- Code
- LAW 104
- Name
- Gjuhe e Huaj Juridike II
- Semester
- Lecture hours
- 3.00
- Seminar hours
- 0.00
- Laborator hours
- 0.00
- Credits
- 3.00
- ECTS
- 5.00
- Description
-
Legal English II aims to give the student an overview of substantive and procedural law using all English legal terminology. Through this course students will have the opportunity to discuss the most important topics in substantive and procedural law.
- Objectives
-
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to communicate fluently in English about various legal topics. Given that English language skills are critical to the professional development of lawyers, knowledge of English in the legal context takes on special importance in the community of judges and prosecutors because it helps in the use of legal literature by English-speaking countries. Therefore the purpose of this course is to know and use English terminology.
- Java
- Tema
- 1
- Company Law: Their type and management Commercial law is a branch of law whose rules regulate the position of companies, other legal and natural persons that appear as subjects in legal actions and regulate legal affairs between subjects of national law. In this lecture students will be introduced to the main legal terminology of commercial law, the forms of organization of companies and their management. During the lecture will be treated a statute of companies in which students will be introduced to the legal terminology of shareholders and the object of the company. Relevant literature: 1. Eric Glendinning, Professional English in Use law (Cambridge University Press 2006) 46-47. 2. Amy Krois-Lindner, International Legal English Student's Book with Audio CDs: A Course for Classroom or Self-Study Use (Cambridge University Press 2006) 20-33.
- 2
- Company Law: Establishment and substantive changes in the statute After getting acquainted with the main legal terminology of commercial law, the lecture will address the establishment of companies and changes in the statute. During the lecture, a standard statute of commercial associations will be discussed and the obligatory elements according to the law will be emphasized. The lecture will also address the proper procedure for reflecting changes to the statute. In addition to English language literature, the lecture will also refer to Albanian legislation and the National Business Center in Albania. Relevant literature: 1. Amy Krois-Lindner, International Legal English Student's Book with Audio CDs: A Course for Classroom or Self-Study Use (Cambridge University Press 2006) 34-62.
- 3
- Contracts: elements of contract and formation A contract is an agreement or manifestation of the conciliation of the will of two or more designated persons that is intended to establish, terminate or change a relationship of obligations. The circulation of goods and services, respectively the exercise of commercial activity, which is the essence of economic affairs, is realized through contracts. Contracts constitute the most frequent legal-economic works, on which economic business is mainly based. This lecture will address contracts in English legal terminology focusing on the essential elements of contracts and the manner of formation. Relevant literature: 1. Amy Krois-Lindner, International Legal English Student's Book with Audio CDs: A Course for Classroom or Self-Study Use (Cambridge University Press 2006) 64-77.
- 4
- Contracts and Indemnities This lecture focuses on the legal effects of the contract. During the lectures, the legal terminology will be explained for the damages that arise as a result of the breach of contract. Students will also be introduced to the legal terminology of non-contractual liability. Relevant literature: 1. Amy Krois-Lindner, International Legal English Student's Book with Audio CDs: A Course for Classroom or Self-Study Use (Cambridge University Press 2006) 78-91.
- 5
- The right to work This lecture will address legal terminology in labor law. The lecture will address key concepts in labor law; cases of discrimination and unfair dismissal. Also, in the lecture students will be introduced to an individual and collective employment contract. Relevant literature: 1. Amy Krois-Lindner, International Legal English Student's Book with Audio CDs: A Course for Classroom or Self-Study Use (Cambridge University Press 2006) 106-119.
- 6
- Consumer Right Essentially consumer law aims to guarantee and protect the autonomy of the individual who participates in the market for non-profit purposes, mainly against entrepreneurs who are actively engaged in the market, as well as against state-owned enterprises. This lecture will address the legal terminology of consumer law and consumer rights. Relevant literature: 1. Eric Glendinning, Professional English in Use law (Cambridge University Press 2006) 60-70.
- 7
- Financial Law Financial law provides knowledge on how the state and other legal-public institutions provide the means, ways of collecting public revenues, allocation and spending of these funds as well as budget control by Institutions both internal and external how they are spent these tools. This lecture will address the basic concepts in English legal terminology of financial law and provide general knowledge on the financial activity of the state and other public legal institutions. Relevant literature: 1. Eric Glendinning, Professional English in Use law (Cambridge University Press 2006) 58-59.
- 8
- Mid term exam
- 9
- E Drejta Administrative E drejta administrative është një degë e së drejtës publike. E drejta publike formohet nga tërësia e normave juridike me anë të të cilave realizohen detyrat dhe kompetencat e tre pushteteve: legjislativ, ekzekutiv dhe gjyqësor. Në të drejtën publike bëjnë pjesë degët e së drejtës: kushtetuese, administrative, financiare, penale, si dhe të drejtat e njëriut. Ky leksion do të trajtojë terminologjinë juridike angleze të së drejtës administrative. Literatura përkatëse: 1. Eric Glendinning, Professional English in Use law (Cambridge University Press 2006) 32-33.
- 10
- Intellectual property This lecture will address the legal terminology of intellectual property focusing on copyright, trademarks, patents, trademarks and inventions. The basic principles and legal instruments of international intellectual property law will be explained. The lecture also examines the problems of enforcing intellectual property rights in less developed countries. Relevant literature: 1. Amy Krois-Lindner, International Legal English Student's Book with Audio CDs: A Course for Classroom or Self-Study Use (Cambridge University Press 2006) 148-163. 2. Eric Glendinning, Professional English in Use law (Cambridge University Press 2006) 90-91.
- 11
- E Drejta e Konkurrencës Në një treg të lirë, biznesi është si një lojë ku duhet të konkurrosh. Por, ndonjëherë bisneset mund të tundohen që të shmangin konkurrencën ndërmjet tyre e të përcaktojnë rregullat e “tyre” të lojës. Ky leksion do të fokusohet në terminologjinë kryesore juridike angleze të së drejtës së konkurrencës. Do të trajtohen marrëveshjet e ndaluara, abuzimi me pozitën dominuese dhe bashkimet. Literatura përkatëse: 1. Amy Krois-Lindner, International Legal English Student's Book with Audio CDs: A Course for Classroom or Self-Study Use (Cambridge University Press 2006) 204-215.
- 12
- clear volume_up 484 / 5000 Translation results Environmental law In recent years, environmental law has undergone significant development. This lecture will focus on the key English legal terminology of environmental law. International instruments and their content will be discussed during the lecture. Students will also be introduced to the problems encountered in relation to climate change. Relevant literature: 1. Eric Glendinning, Professional English in Use law (Cambridge University Press 2006) 96-97.
- 13
- Family Law Family Law treats in an analytical and systematic way the institution of the family and the family-legal relations that derive from it, in order to achieve a cognitive and scientific treatment of those problems that constitute the foundation of this branch of private law. This lecture will address the principles of family law in English legal terminology; the conclusion of the marriage, the declaration of its invalidity and its dissolution; marital property regimes; parental rights and responsibilities and adoption custody. Relevant literature: 1. Rawdon Wyatt, Check your English Vocabulary for Law (A&C Black 2006) 36-39
- 14
- Human rights Human rights are about the right which is protected by law and the freedom and equality between people. We find this in the first article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This lecture will focus on English legal human rights terminology. The main concepts and basic principles of human rights will be discussed. Students will then be introduced to a decision of the European Court of Human Rights. Relevant literature: 1. Rawdon Wyatt, Check your English Vocabulary for Law (A&C Black 2006) 40-44.
- 15
- Review
- 16
- Final Exam
- 1
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use legal terminology effectively.
- 2
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to improve their legal vocabulary in the areas of substantive and procedural law.
- 3
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze legal issues.
- 4
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to submit a summary of court cases.
- 5
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to respond to the European integration process through the knowledge and interpretation of European Union legislation and the jurisprudence of the Court of Justice in Luxembourg and international law. recognized by the Albanian State.
- Quantity Percentage Total percent
- Midterms
- 1 40% 40%
- Quizzes
- 0 0% 0%
- Projects
- 0 0% 0%
- Term projects
- 0 0% 0%
- Laboratories
- 0 0% 0%
- Class participation
- 1 10% 10%
- Total term evaluation percent
- 50%
- Final exam percent
- 50%
- Total percent
- 100%
- Quantity Duration (hours) Total (hours)
- Course duration (including exam weeks)
- 16 3 48
- Off class study hours
- 14 4 56
- Duties
- 0 0 0
- Midterms
- 1 7 7
- Final exam
- 1 10 10
- Other
- 0 0 0
- Total workLoad
- 121
- Total workload / 25 (hours)
- 4.84
- ECTS
- 5.00