Legal French: Reading Comprehension (CEFR B1)Laajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: ORAN0710
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
On completion of the course, the student will be able to
1. use specialized vocabulary in the legal field in French
2. read and understand different types of texts related to the legal field in French
3. describe the French legal system and the domains and sources of law in French
4. know the main concepts and phraseology relating to the French judicial institutions and EU institutions
5. achieve the level B1 of the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Content
In this course you will acquire specialized legal vocabulary in French as well as an overview of the French legal system and the EU institutions. The domains and sources of law in the French legal system will also be studied through different types of text. The course includes various activities and exercises including reading, writing, listening and discussion sections.
Qualifications
Level A2 of the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or equivalent (e.g. XRAN0001 French 1 - XRAN0004 French 4).
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass/fail
Materials
Teacher’s own material.
The material is based on two textbooks:
- Méthode de français juridique, Françoise Dargirolle, Eliane Damette (2017). Édition: Dalloz.
- Le français juridique, Michel Soignet (201. Édition: Hachette.
Further information
Target Group: Second- or third-year students.
Alternative courses:
1. OENG0710 Legal English Reading for Academic Purposes
OENG0711 Legal English Oral Communication for Academic Purposes
2. OSAK0710 Oikeudellinen saksa, tekstin ymmärtäminen
OSAK0711 Oikeudellinen saksa, suullinen taito
3. ORAN0710 Oikeudellinen ranska, tekstin ymmärtäminen
ORAN0711 Oikeudellinen ranska, suullinen taito
4. OVEN0710 Oikeudellinen venäjä, tekstin ymmärtäminen
OVEN0711 Oikeudellinen venäjä, suullinen taito