1. ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS II INTRODUCTION

2. Lecturer Prof.Dr. Lelija Sočanac Prof.Dr. Lelija Sočanac Office hours Monday 16.30 – 17.30 h, Gundulićeva 10, Room 5 Office hours Monday 16.30 – 17.30 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. Timetable English II 9 March: Introduction; Unit 11 Roman Civil Procedure 9 March: Introduction; Unit 11 Roman Civil Procedure 16 March Unit 15: The Nature and Sources of American Federalism 16 March Unit 15: The Nature and Sources of American Federalism 23 March Unit 16: The American Presidency 23 March Unit 16: The American Presidency 30 March Unit 17: The Supreme Court of the United States 30 March Unit 17: The Supreme Court of the United States 13 April Unit 18: The Case Method of Law Teaching 13 April Unit 18: The Case Method of Law Teaching 20 April Unit 14: The European Court of Human Rights 20 April Unit 14: The European Court of Human Rights 27 April Unit 12: 27 April Unit 12: The Significance of a Constitution and Constitutionality in a Democratic Society 4 May: Unit 13: Judicial Power in the Republic of Croatia 4 May: Unit 13: Judicial Power in the Republic of Croatia 11 May: Revision 11 May: Revision 18 May Written test 18 May Written test 25 May: Results 25 May: Results

4. Exam Written test: Written test: A) grammar (tenses, modal auxiliaries, passive...) A) grammar (tenses, modal auxiliaries, passive...) B) legal terms B) legal terms C) translation C) translation English II: Units 11-18 English II: Units 11-18

5. 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

6. 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/ or Theoretical Background/Problem to be solved 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

7. Quoting “If the question is asked: ‘what is law in society?’ a “If the question is asked: ‘what is law in society?’ a common response would be ‘to maintain order’. common response would be ‘to maintain order’. Much public debate and political rhetoric links 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 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. PRESENTATION 1. Think of your audience 1. Think of your audience 2. Structure your presentation: 2. Structure your presentation: a) Beginning: start by saying what you are going to talk about a) Beginning: start by saying what you are going to talk about b) Middle: most important points with good illustrative examples b) Middle: most important points with good illustrative examples c) End: sum up c) End: sum up d) Invite questions d) Invite questions

11. PRESENTATIONS 1. Use simple and clear language 1. Use simple and clear language 2. Check and practise the pronunciation of difficult words 2. Check and practise the pronunciation of difficult words 3. Pay attention to your intonation 3. Pay attention to your intonation 4. If possible, do not read (notes preferable to full text) 4. If possible, do not read (notes preferable to full text) 5. Use visual aids, or write on the blackboard to stress your point 5. Use visual aids, or write on the blackboard to stress your point 6. Do not forget about your TIMING!!! (5-10 minutes) 6. Do not forget about your TIMING!!! (5-10 minutes)

12. 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? Check the equipment Check the equipment Consider what visual aids you will be using Consider what visual aids you will be using Place your materials in the order you need for the presentation Place your materials in the order you need for the presentation

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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...’)

16. 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

17. STUDENT-MENTORS If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues prepare the exam If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues prepare the exam

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