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Archived Curricula Guide 2015–2017
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KKENKTMO Legal English 2 ECTS
Organised by
English
Preceding studies
Foundations of Business English (4 credits) or Introduction to Academic English (4 credits) or a course which is equivalent in content, extent and level.
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
Language Centre
Curricula 2012 – 2015
KKENKTMO Legal English 2 ECTS

Keywords

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: B2-C1
Strategic themes: Internationalisation

General description

Students will widen and deepen their knowledge of legal English so that they are able to communicate effectively in working life.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- understand demanding academic and professional texts relating to their field;
- discuss issues relating to their own field with both colleagues and laymen;
- give a presentation relating to their academic field making use of suitable technology; be able to deal with questions that may arise in the course of a presentation and to lead a discussion arising from a presentation;
- write texts typical for written communication in professional life.

Contents

To achieve the learning outcomes, students will
- participate in pair and group discussions
- engage in various reading comprehension, terminology and writing exercises
- deliver short presentations on various subjects
- prepare a presentation and participate in a discussion of a subject relating to students’ special fields

Teaching methods

Contact teaching and group work max. 26h; independent work 28h.

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In English

Participation in classroom work and exercises: active participation in class activities;
successful completion of assignments including a presentation.

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Numeric 1-5.
Continuous assessment.

Study materials

Materials will be distributed during the course.

Belongs to following study modules

Language Centre
2015–2016
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.