Advanced Legal English Writing and Oral Communication for Academic Purposes, Groups 4-6, ONLINE (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

Upon successful completion of the course the student is able to:

1. write clear, reasonably fluent texts in English relatively free from mechanical errors,
2. write as a process, with attention to collaborative writing techniques and peer assessment,
3. recognize the common conventions of academic and legal writing,
4. find reliable and relevant information sources
5. apply principles of referencing to their own writing.

Execution methods

Active participation, peer assessments.

Accomplishment methods

Active participation, exercises, writing assignments and peer assessments.

Content

The course is designed to further enhance students' legal English skills by developing deeper understanding and mastery of legal concepts. Students will improve their skills by writing and presenting persuasive argumentation on legal journals, academic articles, research and other kinds of legislative documents they have found to effectively communicate complex legal ideas. The course provides the students with an opportunity to recognize the discursive structures commonly used in academic and professional settings in the field of law and to apply these in their own writing.

The course will consist of assignments practicing the relevant genres as well as work on structures and vocabulary as necessary. Methodologically, the emphasis is on writing as a process, with due attention paid to collaborative writing techniques and peer assessment.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/fail, based on class participation, completion of and progress in the writing assignments.

Qualifications

Legal English Reading for Academic Purposes
Legal English Oral Communication for Academic Purposes

Further information

OENG0811V24 is included in this course. Registration under the code OENG0810V24.

The Writing course (OENG0810V24) has tasks with weekly deadlines.

The schedule is for the Oral Communication course (OENG0811V24).

If you miss the first class session and have not discussed your absence with the teacher, your place can be given to the first person on the waiting list.
Remember to cancel your registration if you will not be taking the course.