030561 KU International Legal English I (2024S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

Tu 21.05. 09:30-11:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

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 Mo 12.02.2024 00:01 to Mo 26.02.2024 23:59
Deregistration possible until Tu 19.03.2024 23:59

Details

max. 40 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Susan Ambler Smith

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Tuesday
    19.03.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
    Tuesday
    09.04.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
    Tuesday
    16.04.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
    Tuesday
    23.04.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
    Tuesday
    30.04.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
    Tuesday
    07.05.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
    Tuesday
    14.05.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
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    Tuesday
    21.05.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
    Tuesday
    28.05.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
    Tuesday
    04.06.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
    Tuesday
    11.06.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    
    Tuesday
    18.06.
    09:30 - 11:00
    Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course is intended as a preparation for legal work in the English language (Level C1), with a special emphasis on corporate and contract law. The course helps develop competence and confidence in working in English by improving skills in the four language areas, reading, writing, speaking and listening. The textbook is Cambridge's "International Legal English", with additional material provided by the program leader, Susan Ambler Smith, an American-born Austrian lawyer and certified translator.

Assessment and permitted materials

Compulsory homework, written exam, participation in class

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Positive exam, positive homework, active participation in class

Examination topics

ILE Book in particular company law, contract law

Reading list

International Legal English by Amy Krois-Lindner

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Sa 16.03.2024 08:25