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030525 KU Introduction to Anglo-American Legal English (formerly known as English for Lawyers) (2023S)

A systematic first insight into the quintessential terminology and concepts of Anglo-American law and language

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 88 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 09.03. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 16.03. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 23.03. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 30.03. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 20.04. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 27.04. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 04.05. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 11.05. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 25.05. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 01.06. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 15.06. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 22.06. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Based on "The Translex 1000 – The Quintessential Anglo-American Legal Terms" you will be introduced to the most important legal terms and concepts of the Anglo-American legal system in 19 fields of law.

The Vienna Model on Anglo-American Legal English is offering courses on Legal English and the English and American Law Systems in order to help legal and language professionals and students develop special legal language skills that will enable them to be successful in an ever demanding international legal environment. It is a unique opportunity to focus systematically on this issue by offering a set of lectures/courses that will allow you to develop excellence in this field.

Assessment and permitted materials

active class participation and homework

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

regular course attendance
active class participation

Examination topics

all topics covered in class

Reading list

Heidinger/Riedl, The Translex 1,000 – The Quintessential Anglo-American Legal Terms (Linde 2022) – Monolingual English Edition or (coming soon) English and German Edition

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Last modified: Su 12.11.2023 14:26