030525 KU Introduction to Anglo-American Legal English (formerly known as English for Lawyers) (2023W)
A systematic first insight into the quintessential terminology and concepts of Anglo-American law and language
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 12.09.2023 00:01 to Tu 26.09.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 15.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 10.10. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 17.10. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 24.10. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 31.10. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 07.11. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 14.11. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 21.11. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 28.11. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 05.12. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 12.12. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 09.01. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 16.01. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
- Tuesday 23.01. 17:30 - 19:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
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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 practically relevant and interesting terminology and concepts of the Anglo-American legal systems in 12 selected fields of law. "IAALE" offers an accessible and insightful first step into the world of Legal English and serves as an ideal (but not required) preparation for the more advanced "Anglo-American Legal English" courses I-VI.The Vienna Model on Anglo-American Legal English, which features IALLE as its innovative new starting point, 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 (including open-book quizzes in Moodle)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
regular course attendance and active class participation
Examination topics
all topics covered in class
Reading list
Heidinger/Riedl, The Translex 1,000 – The Quintessential Anglo-American Legal Terms – Monolingual English Edition (Linde 2022)
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Su 12.11.2023 14:26