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UJP / AP2
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Course description
Department/Unit / Abbreviation
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UJP
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AP2
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Title
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Legal English 2
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Form of course completion
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Exam
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Form of course completion
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Exam
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Accredited / Credits
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Yes,
6
Cred.
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Type of completion
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Combined
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Type of completion
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Combined
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Time requirements
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Seminar
4
[Hours/Week]
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Course credit prior to examination
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Yes
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Course credit prior to examination
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Yes
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Included in study average
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YES
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Language of instruction
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English
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Occ/max
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Summer semester
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0 / -
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29 / -
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6 / -
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Included in study average
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YES
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Winter semester
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0 / -
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0 / -
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0 / -
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Timetable
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Yes
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Semester taught
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Summer semester
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Semester taught
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Summer semester
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Minimum (B + C) students
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10
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Optional course |
Yes
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Optional course
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Yes
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Language of instruction
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English
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Internship duration
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0
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No. of hours of on-premise lessons |
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Evaluation scale |
1|2|3|4 |
Periodicity |
každý rok
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Evaluation scale for credit before examination |
S|N |
Periodicita upřesnění |
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Fundamental course |
No
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Evaluation scale |
1|2|3|4 |
Evaluation scale for credit before examination |
S|N |
Substituted course
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CJP/AP2
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Preclusive courses
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N/A
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Prerequisite courses
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N/A
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Informally recommended courses
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N/A
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Courses depending on this Course
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N/A
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Histogram of students' grades over the years:
Graphic PNG
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XLS
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Course objectives:
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The course is designed for B2 language learners under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is a follow-up of AP1. The course provides basic knowledge of legal collocations and focuses on further development of the ability to read and understand legal documents in English and to communicate about various issues of selected areas of law.
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Requirements on student
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- active participation in classes
- oral report
- seminar paper
- passing the final test
- oral exam
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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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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Recommended:
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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Recommended:
Slapper, G., Kelly, D. The English Legal System. London and New York: Routledge, 2015. ISBN 978-0-415-72633-7.
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Recommended:
Mason, C., Atkins. R. The Lawyers English Language Coursebook. Stamford: Global Legal English, 2014. ISBN 9780954071462.
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On-line library catalogues
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
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15
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Preparation for an examination (30-60)
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60
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Contact hours
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52
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Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
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30
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Total
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157
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
- 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
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Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
- 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 - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
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 |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
- 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
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Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
- 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 - competences resulting from the course: |
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 |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Combined exam |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Combined exam, Skills demonstration during practicum, Individual presentation at a seminar |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Combined exam, Skills demonstration during practicum, Individual presentation at a seminar |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Combined exam |
Combined exam, Skills demonstration during practicum, Individual presentation at a seminar |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Seminar |
Task-based study method |
Textual studies |
Students' portfolio |
Discussion |
Self-study of legal sources
Task-based study method
Collaborative instruction
Seminar classes |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Task-based study method
Collaborative instruction
Seminar classes
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Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Seminar classes |
Self-study of legal sources
Task-based study method
Collaborative instruction
Seminar classes |
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