First, we will discuss the syllabus, the general content of the course and the teaching methodology. Then, we will address the following questions: What makes Legal English difficult? Why is it important to know legal terminology? Reading: Haigh, International Legal English, p. 3 – 12.

This topic focuses on legal jargon, Latin language and the importance of language and punctuation in law. Readings: - Gary L. U. Slapper, How the law works, pg. 217 – 237.

This topic provides an overview of the American court system, sources of law and classifications of law. Reading: Robert Badinter, Anglo – American Legal English, Concepts and Terminology (EFB 2013), pg. 29 – 49.

This topic provides an overview of the English and Wales court system, and provides definitions of key relevant words. At the end, there is a very brief overview of the difference between common law and civil law legal systems. Reading: Robert Badinter, Anglo – American Legal English, Concepts and Terminology, pg. 59 – 67, pg. 93 – 94.

This topic focuses on company law and corporate governance terminology in relation to different business forms. Reading: William R. McKay, Helen E. Charlton, Legal English How to Understand and Master the Language of Law, pg. 3 – 32.

This topic focuses on commonly used legal agreements in connection to marketing, such as agency, distribution, franchising etc. Reading: William R. McKay, Helen E. Charlton, Legal English How to Understand and Master the Language of Law, pg. 45 - 57.

This topic focuses on understanding the differences in terminology (but not only) between English and American employment and labor law. Readings uploaded on NEO: - Robert Badinter, Anglo – American Legal English, Concepts and Terminology, pg. 283 – 306.

This topic focuses on written Legal English in the field of contract law. Reading: William R. McKay, Helen E. Charlton, Legal English How to Understand and Master the Language of Law, pg. 66 – 76.

This topic focuses on spoken Legal English, negotiation styles and strategies, qualities of good negotiations, how to prepare for negotiations etc. Readings uploaded on NEO: Haigh, International Legal English, pg. 254-285.

This topic provides basic understanding of issues such as cross-examination, the difference between barristers and solicitors in the UK, forum shopping in international litigation etc. Reading: William R. McKay, Helen E. Charlton, Legal English How to Understand and Master the Language of Law, pg. 131 – 148; 149 – 157.

This topic focuses on commonly confused words, words and phrases used in business contracts, as well as general legal terms. Readings uploaded on NEO: - Haigh, International Legal English 315 – 319, 337 – 349; 357 – 375.

Presentations by all students on account of their written assignment no. 2. The students will do peer-evaluation, in accordance with the evaluation rubric provided by the lecturer. Reading: The peer evaluation rubric.

In class work with sample exam questions Reading: No new material. Students have to review what they have already studied and identify issues that are not clear to them.

Open book exam, in written form. Students will receive a hypothetical case and will answer a set of questions in relation to it.