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Lecturer(s)
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Vokrojová Renáta, Mgr. et Mgr.
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Course content
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Week 1 - Introduction: The European Convention on Human Rights, The Human Rights Act 1998, The European Court of Human Rights - work with text, terminology Week 2 The European Court of Human Rights - case study, work with text, terminology Week 3 The European Court of Human Rights - case studies, oral reports Week 4 The European Court of Human Rights - case studies, oral reports Week 5 The British Constitution: Definition and purpose. Sources of the Constitution. constitutional conventions - work with text, terminology, discussion Week 6 The constitutional role of the judiciary. Separation of powers. The rule of law - work with text, terminology, legal exercises Week 7 Judicial review. Evaluation - work with text, terminology, legal exercises Week 8 Introduction to the law of contract. Offer and acceptance - work with text, terminology, legal exercises, precedents Week 9 Introduction to contracts: Supermarket sales and ticket machines - work with text, terminology, legal exercises, precedents Week 10 Introduction to contracts: Communication of acceptance - work with text, terminology, legal exercises, precedents Week 11: Translation of legal texts. Week 12: Final test. Week 13: Evaluation.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Discussion, Students' portfolio, Task-based study method, Textual studies, Seminar
- Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
- 15 hours per semester
- Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
- 30 hours per semester
- Contact hours
- 52 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 60 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| - distinguish the basic features of legal language - identify the fundamental principles of selected areas of English law (common law, equity, criminal law, judicial interpretation of statutes) - find the main ideas of judicial decisions |
| Skills |
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| - apply the legal terminology acquired in AP1 course in speaking and writing - present their own attitudes to particular criminal cases - propose a model solution based on precedents - justify their opinions in discussions with fellow students and native speakers - communicate independently and effectively in professional situations covered in the course |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| apply the legal terminology acquired in AP1 course in speaking and writing - present their own attitudes to particular criminal cases - propose a model solution based on precedents - justify their opinions in discussions with fellow students and native speakers - communicate independently and effectively in professional situations covered in the course |
| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| - distinguish the basic features of legal language - identify the fundamental principles of the English constitutional law, contract law and the European Convention on Human Rights - find the main ideas of judicial decisions |
| Skills |
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| - use specific legal terms in speaking and writing - draft a simple contract of purchase - express their opinions on particular cases - propose a model solution based on the studied precedents - communicate independently and effectively in professional situations covered in the course |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| - use specific legal terms in speaking and writing - draft a simple contract of purchase - express their opinions on particular cases - propose a model solution based on the studied precedents - communicate independently and effectively in professional situations covered in the course |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Seminar |
| Task-based study method |
| Textual studies |
| Students' portfolio |
| Discussion |
| Self-study of legal sources Task-based study method Collaborative instruction Seminar classes |
| Skills |
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| Task-based study method Collaborative instruction Seminar classes |
| Competences |
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| Seminar classes |
| Self-study of legal sources Task-based study method Collaborative instruction Seminar classes |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Combined exam |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Combined exam, Skills demonstration during practicum, Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Skills |
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| Combined exam, Skills demonstration during practicum, Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Competences |
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| Combined exam |
| Combined exam, Skills demonstration during practicum, Individual presentation at a seminar |
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Recommended literature
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Mason, C., Atkins. R. The Lawyers English Language Coursebook. Stamford: Global Legal English, 2014. ISBN 9780954071462.
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Russell, Frances; Locke, Christine. English Law and Language : an Introduction for Students of English. 1 st ed. New York : Phoenix ELT, 1995. ISBN 0-13-280454-9.
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Slapper, G., Kelly, D. The English Legal System. London and New York: Routledge, 2015. ISBN 978-0-415-72633-7.
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