1. ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS III INTRODUCTION

2. Lecturer Prof.dr.sc. Lelija Sočanac Prof.dr.sc. Lelija Sočanac Office hours: Monday 15.30 – 16.30 h, Gundulićeva 10, Room 5 Office hours: Monday 15.30 – 16.30 h, Gundulićeva 10, Room 5 E-mail: lelijasocanac@yahoo.com E-mail: lelijasocanac@yahoo.comlelijasocanac@yahoo.com lelija.socanac@pravo.hr lelija.socanac@pravo.hr

3. Textbook: Dunja M. Vićan, Zlata Pavić, Branko Smerdel: Engleski za pravnike : English for Lawyers, Zagreb : Narodne novine, 2012 Dunja M. Vićan, Zlata Pavić, Branko Smerdel: Engleski za pravnike : English for Lawyers, Zagreb : Narodne novine, 2012

4. Teaching materials Foreign Language Department web page: Foreign Language Department web page: Presentations Presentations Teaching Outcomes Teaching Outcomes Additional materials Additional materials

5. General Dictionaries Bujas, Željko, Veliki hrvatsko-engleski rječnik.- Zagreb: Nakladni zavod Globus, 1999 Bujas, Željko, Veliki hrvatsko-engleski rječnik.- Zagreb: Nakladni zavod Globus, 1999 Bujas, Željko, Veliki englesko-hrvatski rječnik.- Zagreb : Nakladni zavod Globus, Bujas, Željko, Veliki englesko-hrvatski rječnik.- Zagreb : Nakladni zavod Globus, Advanced Learner’s Dictionaries (Collins Cobuild, Oxford, Longman) Advanced Learner’s Dictionaries (Collins Cobuild, Oxford, Longman)

6. Law Dictionaries Gačić, Milica, Englesko-hrvatski rječnik prava, međunarodnih i poslovnih odnosa.- Zagreb: Školska knjiga, 2010. Gačić, Milica, Englesko-hrvatski rječnik prava, međunarodnih i poslovnih odnosa.- Zagreb: Školska knjiga, 2010.

7. Law Dictionaries Black's Law Dictionary / ed. Bryan A. Garner.- Thomson West, 2004. Black's Law Dictionary / ed. Bryan A. Garner.- Thomson West, 2004. Collin, P.H., Dictionary of Law.- London : Bloomsbury, 2004 Collin, P.H., Dictionary of Law.- London : Bloomsbury, 2004 Osborn’s Concise Law Dictionary.- Sweet and Maxwell, 2001 Osborn’s Concise Law Dictionary.- Sweet and Maxwell, 2001 Oxford Dictionary of Law / ed. Martin, E.A.; Law, J..- Oxford University Press, 2006. Oxford Dictionary of Law / ed. Martin, E.A.; Law, J..- Oxford University Press, 2006.

8. TIMETABLE ENGLISH III MONDAY 17.00-18.30 (Dv. II) 6 Oct. INTRODUCTION; 6 Oct. INTRODUCTION; 13 Oct. UNIT 19. CRIME 13 Oct. UNIT 19. CRIME 20 Oct. UNIT 20. DEATH AND THE LAW 20 Oct. UNIT 20. DEATH AND THE LAW 27 Oct. UNIT 21. THE DEATH PENALTY 27 Oct. UNIT 21. THE DEATH PENALTY 3 Nov. UNIT 22. MARRIAGE 3 Nov. UNIT 22. MARRIAGE 17 Nov. UNIT 23. DIVORCE 17 Nov. UNIT 23. DIVORCE 24 Nov. UNIT 24. WILLS AND INHERITANCE 24 Nov. UNIT 24. WILLS AND INHERITANCE 1 Dec. UNIT 25. THE LEGAL CHARACTER OF INTERNATIONAL LAW 1 Dec. UNIT 25. THE LEGAL CHARACTER OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

9. TIMETABLE ENGLISH III MONDAY 17.00-18.30 (Dv. II) 8 Dec. UNIT 26. THE CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS 8 Dec. UNIT 26. THE CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS 15 Dec. UNIT 27: THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE 15 Dec. UNIT 27: THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE 22. Dec. REVISION 22. Dec. REVISION 12 Jan. REVISION 12 Jan. REVISION 19 WRITTEN EXAM 19 WRITTEN EXAM 26 Jan. RESULTS 26 Jan. RESULTS

10. TIMETABLE ENGLISH IV 3 March UNIT 28: Conflict of Laws 3 March UNIT 28: Conflict of Laws 10 March UNIT 29: Types of English Civil Law 10 March UNIT 29: Types of English Civil Law 17 March UNIT 30: Contract 17 March UNIT 30: Contract 24 March UNIT 31: Negligence 24 March UNIT 31: Negligence 7 April UNIT 34: Judicial Control of Public Authorities 7 April UNIT 34: Judicial Control of Public Authorities 14 April UNIT 35: Police Powers in Great Britain 14 April UNIT 35: Police Powers in Great Britain 28 April UNIT 36: The Rise of the Lawyer’s Role in the Modern World 28 April UNIT 36: The Rise of the Lawyer’s Role in the Modern World 30 April UNIT 33: Forms of Business Organization in the United States 30 April UNIT 33: Forms of Business Organization in the United States 5 May UNIT 32: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (From the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia) 5 May UNIT 32: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (From the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia) 12 May REVISION 12 May REVISION 19 May Written exam 19 May Written exam 26 May Results 26 May Results

11. PREPARING YOUR PAPER 1. Collect as much material as you can 1. Collect as much material as you can 2. Organize your materials 2. Organize your materials 3. Structure your paper: 3. Structure your paper: 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 2. Elaboration 2. Elaboration 3. Conclusion 3. Conclusion References References

12. STRUCTURE Name Name TITLE TITLE Abstract Abstract (A short summary of what you are going to write about) (A short summary of what you are going to write about) 1. Introduction. 1. Introduction. 1.1. Definition 1.2. Historical Background/ Theoretical Background/or Problems addressed 2. The main argument 2. The main argument 3. Conclusion 3. Conclusion References: References: Oakland, John (2000), British Civilization : an Introduction.- 4th ed.- London; New York : Routledge. Oakland, John (2000), British Civilization : an Introduction.- 4th ed.- London; New York : Routledge. SUMMARY SUMMARY

13. Quoting “If the question is asked: ‘what is the role of law in society?’ a common response would be ‘to maintain order’. Much public debate and political rhetoric links “If the question is asked: ‘what is the role of law in society?’ a common response would be ‘to maintain order’. Much public debate and political rhetoric links ‘law’ and ‘order’. There are two problems with ‘law’ and ‘order’. There are two problems with this response. First it is extremely ambiguous. this response. First it is extremely ambiguous. There is no single concept of order, but rather a There is no single concept of order, but rather a variety of orders in relation to which the law may play variety of orders in relation to which the law may play a role” (Partington 2006: 13) a role” (Partington 2006: 13)References Partington, Martin (2006), An Introduction to the English Legal System.- 3rd ed.- Oxford University Press. Partington, Martin (2006), An Introduction to the English Legal System.- 3rd ed.- Oxford University Press.

14. PARAGRAPHING A paragraph: several sentences contained in the topic (or key) sentence A paragraph: several sentences contained in the topic (or key) sentence The topic sentence: usually the first one, contains the main idea or topic The topic sentence: usually the first one, contains the main idea or topic The other sentences support it by adding further information or examples The other sentences support it by adding further information or examples A paragraph should link logically with previous and following paragraphs A paragraph should link logically with previous and following paragraphs

15. Papers: P-O-W-E-R Produce (something worth saying) Produce (something worth saying) Organize Organize Write Write Edit Edit Refine Refine

16. Paragraphing: exercise A) It is mainly formal, impersonal and objective. A) It is mainly formal, impersonal and objective. B) In most of these the writer is expected to include references to other writing or research B) In most of these the writer is expected to include references to other writing or research C) Academic writing is a particular kind of writing that can be recognised by its style. C) Academic writing is a particular kind of writing that can be recognised by its style. D) These include essays, research reports and articles, case studies, surveys, dissertations, theses, and examination papers. D) These include essays, research reports and articles, case studies, surveys, dissertations, theses, and examination papers. E) Other distinctive features will depend upon the specific types of academic writing E) Other distinctive features will depend upon the specific types of academic writing

17. PRESENTATION 1. Think of your audience 1. Think of your audience 2. Structure your presentation: 2. Structure your presentation: a) Start by saying what you are going to talk about a) Start by saying what you are going to talk about b) Focus on the most important points with good illustrative examples b) Focus on the most important points with good illustrative examples c) Sum up c) Sum up

18. STRUCTURE: BEGINNING Introduce yourself (Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is...I’m going to speak to you today about...) Introduce yourself (Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is...I’m going to speak to you today about...) Make an impact – say something that will make the audience want to listen to you Make an impact – say something that will make the audience want to listen to you Give a preview of the argument you are going to present Give a preview of the argument you are going to present

19. MIDDLE Divide speech into a few manageable points (‘I’m going to make a couple of points today. Briefly, these are...’ Divide speech into a few manageable points (‘I’m going to make a couple of points today. Briefly, these are...’ Place them in a logical order Place them in a logical order Demonstrate how each point contributes to the main theme of the presentation Demonstrate how each point contributes to the main theme of the presentation

20. END Indicate that you have reached the end of your presentation (And finally...; In conclusion...) Indicate that you have reached the end of your presentation (And finally...; In conclusion...) Summarise the key points of your presentation (‘By way of summary...’) Summarise the key points of your presentation (‘By way of summary...’) End with a clear, decisive statement (‘The most important effect of all this is...’) End with a clear, decisive statement (‘The most important effect of all this is...’)

21. Structure: Summary 1) Beginning: start by saying what you are going to talk about (“Tell them what you’re going to tell them”) 1) Beginning: start by saying what you are going to talk about (“Tell them what you’re going to tell them”) 2) Middle: most important points with good illustrative examples (“Tell them”) 2) Middle: most important points with good illustrative examples (“Tell them”) 3) End: sum up (“Tell them again what you’ve told them”) 3) End: sum up (“Tell them again what you’ve told them”) 4) Invite questions 4) Invite questions

22. Throughout Project your voice so that everyone can hear you Project your voice so that everyone can hear you Maintain eye contact with your audience Maintain eye contact with your audience Use visual aids to illustrate your points Use visual aids to illustrate your points Avoid contradicting yourself Avoid contradicting yourself Do not use vague or trivial language Do not use vague or trivial language Do not assert that something is true without backing it up with evidence Do not assert that something is true without backing it up with evidence

23. CHECKLIST: Preparation Consider your audience. What are they interested in? What do they need to know? What is the best way of presenting it? Consider your audience. What are they interested in? What do they need to know? What is the best way of presenting it? Consider what visual aids you will be using Consider what visual aids you will be using Check the equipment Check the equipment

24. Power-point DO NOT put too much text on a slide (no more than 6 lines) DO NOT put too much text on a slide (no more than 6 lines) Text large enough for everyone to see Text large enough for everyone to see Be careful about background colours and pictures Be careful about background colours and pictures

25. Points to remember 1. Check and practise the pronunciation of difficult words 1. Check and practise the pronunciation of difficult words 2. Pay attention to your intonation 2. Pay attention to your intonation 3. If possible, do not read (notes preferable to reading a full text) 3. If possible, do not read (notes preferable to reading a full text) 4. Use visual aids, or write on the blackboard to stress your point 4. Use visual aids, or write on the blackboard to stress your point 5. Do not forget about your TIMING!!! (15 min for 3 presenters+5 min for discussion) 5. Do not forget about your TIMING!!! (15 min for 3 presenters+5 min for discussion)

26. Team presentations Choose who will lead the presentation Choose who will lead the presentation Divide your topics Divide your topics Rehearse how each person will hand over to the next Rehearse how each person will hand over to the next Identify what each person will be doing while another is speaking Identify what each person will be doing while another is speaking

27. K-I-S-S Keep Keep It It Short and Short and Simple Simple

28. A few quotations… Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the posible exception of wrestling alligators. (Olin Miller) Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the posible exception of wrestling alligators. (Olin Miller) It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good spontaneus speech. (Mark Twain) It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good spontaneus speech. (Mark Twain)

29. STUDENT-MENTORS If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues on a regular basis (1 session a week) If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues on a regular basis (1 session a week) If you have problems with your English, contact a student mentor at the beginning of the academic year (web page) If you have problems with your English, contact a student mentor at the beginning of the academic year (web page)

30. Tempus reading room TMT 3 (basement) TMT 3 (basement) Opening hours: Monday – Friday 10.00- 14.00h Opening hours: Monday – Friday 10.00- 14.00h

31. ELECTRONIC SOURCES www.curia.eu.intwww.curia.eu.int (ECJ judgements) www.curia.eu.int www.hmso.gov.uk www.parliament.uk www.lawreports.co.uk www.courtservice.gov.ukwww.courtservice.gov.uk (court forms and judgements) www.courtservice.gov.uk www.companieshouse.org.uk www.thelawyer.com

32. Electronic sources www.ials.sas.ac.uk/eagle-i.htmwww.ials.sas.ac.uk/eagle-i.htm (Institute of Advanced Legal Studies) www.ials.sas.ac.uk/eagle-i.htm www.venables.co.uk/legal www.balii.org www.barcouncil.org.ukwww.barcouncil.org.uk (The Bar Council) www.barcouncil.org.uk www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.lawwww.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law (The Law Society) www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.lawwww.law.cam.ac.uk/jurist/index.htm