Study Guide

Objective

Having successfully completing the course, the student will :
1. deepen his/her knowledge of legal language
2. be able to read and understand different types of texts related to the legal field in French such as pieces of legislation, court decisions...
3. get familiar with the concept of syllogism and be able to write an analysis of a court decision
4. achieve the level B2 of the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Content

The course focuses on reading and writing skills.
You will acquire a specialized vocabulary related to the field of law as well as deepen your knowledge on the private and public law in France (contract, responsibility...).
Authentic documents will be used : pieces of legislation, court decisions...

Teaching methods

Course online and asynchronous (independent work).

There will be some online meetings with the students once a month if they need, for questions.

Further information

A degree student attending the Lapland University of Applied Sciences can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the University of Lapland, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through the Applicant’s Desktop of the University of Lapland: https://hakeutuminen-lay.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/. From the left hand menu, first select "Study selection" and then "LUC studies YO”, and you will see the entire offering. Choose the study unit in question and register.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

1) Contact teaching, 12h . 80% attendance is required. Extra homework will be done to compensate for the absences.

2) Assignments on Moodle.

3) Final exam (written).

Qualifications

Legal French, Reading Comprehension
Legal French, Oral Skills