Course title

Introduction to Legal English 1Teacher(s)CARPENTER Keith

Numbering CodeJ2ML600

Day・PeriodFri2

開講区分

単位数

1st semester

2.0

Timetable Slot
Code1J343

Lesson topic
This course will be at an introductory level for those wishing to develop their English language skills in relation
to legal subjects. The language covered will include both academic language (used by those studying law) andprofessional language (used by lawyers).
Lesson target
By the end of the course, students will have improved their ability to:
1. listen to and understand both native and non-native speakers' of English talking about legal matters insituations such as meetings, discussions and lectures;
2. speak about legal matters in a variety of situations such as advising, negotiating, summarising, explaining
complicated legal issues to both lawyers and non-lawyers;
3. read and understand legal texts such as contracts, statutes and case reports, law journal articles,law text
books and legal correspondence;
4. write case notes and letters/emails of advice
Syllabus and plan
There will be a total of 15 lectures. The following gives an indication of the likely topics to be covered by thelectures but this may change depending on the speed at which the topics can be covered and by feedback from
attending
students:
Introduction: studying law and law subjects
Contract law
Tort law (civil wrongs)
Company law
Evaluation method
Students will be assessed as follows:
50%: by the level of their active participation and performance during lectures
30%: by written homework
20%: by an end of term test
Evaluation baseline
50%: by the level of their active participation and performance during lectures: this will include the level ofattendance of classes and will be especially focused on speaking during class activities
30%: by written homework: there are likely to be 3 written assignments set during the term, each carrying 10%20%: by an end of term test: the test will cover all the material covered during the term

Notice (include info. on related class)This course is recommended for students who wish to progress to the Advanced Legal English course.
Review and preparation
Students will be required to do some reading inhomework after lectures.

preparation for lectures and to do written and review work as

Office hour・Contact information
Contact details will be announced during lectures.

Message for student
In order to talk about legal matters, it is not sufficient merely to know the correct legal terms and so the course
will cover language for discussing, comparing, suggesting etc. This functional language will be useful for otherbusiness and social situations. Students should consider the lectures as an opportunity to practise expressing
their opinions in new ways and not be afraid of making mistakes.
Improvemenets in Teaching

Text
Students will need to buy their own copy of the textbook but it will not be necessary to have the textbook for thefirst lecture.
Introduction to International Legal English / Amy Krois-Lindner : Cambridge University Press ,2008,ISBN:9780521718998
Reference Material

Classroom Language
The lectures will be conducted in English
Keywords
International legal English communication