English for EU Law

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE
Course titleEnglish for EU Law
Chair of Foreign Languages and Sociology
Number of ECTS credits6
Lecturer Željko Rišner
Office AddressRadićeva 13 45
Telephone+385 31 224 545
e-mailzeljko.risner@pravos.hr
Lecturerizv.prof.dr.sc. Dubravka Papa
Office AddressRadićeva 13 S. Radića 13, kabinet 75
Telephone+385 31 224 583
e-maildubravka.papa@pravos.hr
Lecturer Marinela Boras
Office AddressRadićeva 13 75/13
Telephone+385 31 224 575
e-mailmboras@pravos.hr
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course content

The objectives of the course are to consolidate and expand the acquired knowledge and skills in oral and written communication in the English language, and to acquire English legal terminology related to the origin and organization of the European Union, as well as the functioning of its bodies, institutions, and officials, alongside introducing students to the EU acquis. The course explains the functioning of the European Court of Justice and its associated professional legal terminology. It clarifies the difference between the Council of Europe and the Council of the European Union, provides linguistic analysis and translation of various examples of legal documents and judgments of European courts, and covers the use of linguistic structures characteristic of EU legal language, including the use of the passive voice; 'Eurojargon' is also explained. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English are developed with an emphasis on the language of the legal profession and EU-related terminology. The goal of the course is to enable students to work independently with original legal documents and to prepare presentations in the form of seminars on topics related to individual chapters of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Course learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Distinguish and describe legal terminology related to the EU acquis in English. 2. Analyze and evaluate the division, jurisdiction, and functioning of EU institutions, as well as their names. 3. Critically interpret the proceedings of courts within EU jurisdiction, case-filing procedures, and appeals against existing judgments (know how to fill out various forms and draft original documents in accordance with the requirements of EU bodies). 4. Critically assess English legal terminology related to the EU through paraphrasing in English and translation. 5. Apply knowledge regarding the use of complex verb tenses and the formation and use of the passive voice. 6. Independently structure verb tenses in compound and complex sentences. 7. Independently search EU law databases on the official websites of the Union. 8. Independently prepare and present, in both written and oral form in English, a seminar paper related to one of the chapters of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU.,

TEACHING METHODS
☑ Lectures
☑ Seminars and workshops
☐ Exercises
☑ Independent tasks
☑ Multimedia and internet
☐ Distance education
☑ Office hours
☐ Laboratory
☐ Field work
☐ Mentoring work
☐ Knowledge test
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
☑ Oral exam
☑ Written exam
☐ Colloquium
 Other:
ADDITIONAL FACTS
Regular attendance at lectures and seminars, as well as active participation in class.
LIST OF LITERATURE FOR STUDIES AND EXAMS
Required reading
1. Ganapathy-Dore, Griffin, Perdu: English for EU Law, Ellipses Édition Marketing S.A., Paris, 2002. 2. Weatherill, Delors: Cases and Materials on EU Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Biber, D.; Conrad, S.; Leech, G., STUDENT GRAMMAR OF SPOKEN AND WRITTEN ENGLISH, Longman, Harlow 2005. 4. Pojmovnik EUROVOC, HIDRA, Zagreb, 2000. 5. Bujas, Ž.: Veliki englesko – hrvatski rječnik, Nakladni zavod, Globus, Zagreb, 2008. . 1. Ganapathy-Dore, Griffin, Perdu: English for EU Law, Ellipses Édition Marketing S.A., Paris, 2002. 2. Weatherill, Delors: Cases and Materials on EU Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Biber, D.; Conrad, S.; Leech, G., STUDENT GRAMMAR OF SPOKEN AND WRITTEN ENGLISH, Longman, Harlow 2005. 4. Pojmovnik EUROVOC, HIDRA, Zagreb, 2000. 5. Bujas, Ž.: Veliki englesko – hrvatski rječnik, Nakladni zavod, Globus, Zagreb, 2008. . 2026. 1. Ganapathy-Dore, Griffin, Perdu: English for EU Law, Ellipses Édition Marketing S.A., Paris, 2002. 2. Weatherill, Delors: Cases and Materials on EU Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Biber, D.; Conrad, S.; Leech, G., STUDENT GRAMMAR OF SPOKEN AND WRITTEN ENGLISH, Longman, Harlow 2005. 4. Pojmovnik EUROVOC, HIDRA, Zagreb, 2000. 5. Bujas, Ž.: Veliki englesko – hrvatski rječnik, Nakladni zavod, Globus, Zagreb, 2008.
Optional reading
1. Steiner, Woods: Textbook on EC Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 2. Vićan-Pavić-Smerdel: ENGLESKI ZA PRAVNIKE, Narodne novine, Zagreb, 2012. 3. Steiner & Woods: Textbook on EC Law, Blackstone Press, 2000. 4. Garner: A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage, Oxford University Press, 2001. 5. Četverojezični rječnik prava Europske unije, HIDRA, Zagreb, 2003. 6. http://europa.eu . 1. Steiner, Woods: Textbook on EC Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 2. Vićan-Pavić-Smerdel: ENGLESKI ZA PRAVNIKE, Narodne novine, Zagreb, 2012. 3. Steiner & Woods: Textbook on EC Law, Blackstone Press, 2000. 4. Garner: A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage, Oxford University Press, 2001. 5. Četverojezični rječnik prava Europske unije, HIDRA, Zagreb, 2003. 6. http://europa.eu . 2026. 1. Steiner, Woods: Textbook on EC Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 2. Vićan-Pavić-Smerdel: ENGLESKI ZA PRAVNIKE, Narodne novine, Zagreb, 2012. 3. Steiner & Woods: Textbook on EC Law, Blackstone Press, 2000. 4. Garner: A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage, Oxford University Press, 2001. 5. Četverojezični rječnik prava Europske unije, HIDRA, Zagreb, 2003. 6. http://europa.eu