Theme 1. Legal systems
The structure of the law
The constitution
Jurisdiction.
Speaking hour
Theme 2. Sources of law: legislation
Background to making new law
Early development of a Bill
Passing an Act.
Speaking hour
Theme 3. Sources of law: common law
Common law in the UK
Law reports.
Speaking hour
Theme 4. The court system
Civil courts
Criminal courts.
Speaking hour
Theme 5. Criminal justice and criminal proceedings
Criminal justice
Categories of criminal offence
Criminal court proceedings.
Speaking hour
Theme 6. Civil procedure
Civil procedure rules
Proceeding with a claim
Speaking hour
Theme 7. Tribunals
The status and range of tribunals
Composition of tribunals and procedure.
Speaking hour
Midterm 1
Theme 8. European Union Law
What is the EU?
How does the EU impact on member states?
Speaking hour
Theme 9. Judges
Judicial appointments in the UK
Training of judges
Civil courts: sentencing and court orders.
Speaking hour
Theme 10. Business organizations
Sole trader
Partnerships
Limited companies.
Speaking hour
Theme 11. Formation of a company
Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Speaking hour
Theme 12. Employment law
Contract of employment.
Speaking hour
Theme 13. Legalese
Legal language
Latin terms
Older words and modern equivalents
Speaking hour
Theme 14. Intellectual property: copyright and patent
Patent Office in the UK.
Speaking hour
Theme 15. Environmental law (international and national).
Application of environmental law.
Speaking hour
Midterm 2
Final Exam
Speaking topics and assignments
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Speaking topics
Speaking tasks
Theme 1. Legal systems
Distinctive features of the legal system and constitution in Kazakhstan
Theme 2. Sources of law: legislation
The process of making new law in Kazakhstan
Theme 3. Sources of law: common law
How cases are used and recorded in the legal system of Kazakhstan
Theme 4. The court system
Court system and its structure in Kazakhstan
Theme 5. Criminal justice and criminal proceedings
The process of a criminal trial in the legal system of Kazakhstan
Theme 6. Civil procedure
The process of a civil claim in the legal system of Kazakhstan
Theme 7. Tribunals
Resolution of disputes between private citizens in the legal system of Kazakhstan
Theme 8. European Union Law
What is the EU?
How does the EU impact on member states?
Theme 9. Judges
Judicial appointments in Kazakhstan.
What powers of sentencing do judges have in the legal system of Kazakhstan?
Theme 10. Business organizations
Established forms of business organizations in Kazakhstan
Theme 11. Formation of a company
What procedures are necessary to form a limited company in the jurisdiction of Kazakhstan?
Theme 12. Employment law
The main statutory and contractual rights in employment in the jurisdiction of Kazakhstan.
Theme 13. Legalese
Advantages and disadvantages of drafting legal text in ‘plain’ language?
Theme 14. Intellectual property: copyright and patent
Copyright enforcement in Kazakhstan.
What is not patentable in the jurisdiction of Kazakhstan?
Theme 15. Environmental law
International & national environmental law.
Areas of application of environmental law.
Fundamental principles of the environmental legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and relationship regulated by this Code.
Content of practical classes, forms of control and scoring
Semester 5
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Main issues
Literature
Forms of
control
Number of points
Theme 1. Legal systems
The structure of the law
The constitution
Jurisdiction.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.8-9.
Oral & Written
Theme 2. Sources of law: legislation
Background to making new law
Early development of a Bill
Passing an Act.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.10-11.
Oral & Written
Theme 3. Sources of law: common law
Common law in the UK
Law reports.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.12-13.
Oral & Written
Theme 4. The court system
Civil courts
Criminal courts.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.14-15.
Oral & Written
Theme 5. Criminal justice and criminal proceedings
Criminal justice
Categories of criminal offence
Criminal court proceedings.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.16-17.
Oral & Written
Theme 6. Civil procedure
Civil procedure rules
Proceeding with a claim
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.18-19.
Oral & Written
Theme 7. Tribunals
The status and range of tribunals
Composition of tribunals and procedure.
Speaking hour.
Midterm 1
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp. 20-21.
Oral & Written
Theme 8. European Union Law
What is the EU?
How does the EU impact on member states?
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.22-23.
Oral & Written
Theme 9. Judges
Judicial appointments in the UK
Training of judges
Civil courts: sentencing and court orders.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.30-31.
Oral & Written
Theme 10. Business organizations
Sole trader
Partnerships
Limited companies.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.44-45; English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013, pp. 5-15.
Oral & Written
Theme 11. Formation of a company
Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.46-47.
Oral & Written
Theme 12. Employment law
Contract of employment.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.88-89; English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013, pp. 16-25.
Oral & Written
Theme 13. Legalese
Legal language
Latin terms
Older words and modern equivalents.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.42-43.
Oral & Written
Theme 14. Intellectual property: copyright and patent
Patent Office in the UK.
Speaking hour.
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.90-91; English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013, pp. 37-47.
Oral & Written
Theme 15. Environmental law
(international and national)
Application of environmental law.
Speaking hour.
Revision and consolidation of the material
Midterm 2
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.96-97.
Oral & Written
IWUSI schedule
Semester 5
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Theme
Assignments for independent work (ISW)
Recommended literature
Forms of control
Week
Max. score
(per week)
Theme 1. Legal systems
The structure of the law
The constitution
Jurisdiction.
Distinctive features of the legal system and constitution in Kazakhstan
Professional English in Use Law
Do exercises 1-3 on p. 9
Prepare presentations about the legal system and constitution in Kazakhstan
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.8-9;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Checking in a group
Presentations
Theme 2. Sources of law: legislation
Background to making new law
Early development of a Bill
Passing an Act.
The process of making new law in Kazakhstan
Do exercises 1-3 on p.11
Get ready to discuss the process of making new law in Kazakhstan
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.10-11;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Vocabulary quiz
Discussion
Theme 3. Sources of law: common law
Common law in the UK
Law reports.
How cases are used and recorded in the legal system of Kazakhstan
Do exercises 1-3 on p.13
Be ready to discuss the topic “How cases are used and recorded in the legal system of Kazakhstan”
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.12-13;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Vocabulary quiz
Discussion
Writing
Theme 4. The court system
Civil courts
Criminal courts.
Court system and its structure in Kazakhstan
Do exercises 1-3 on p.15
Prepare presentations about court system and its structure in Kazakhstan
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.14-15;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Checking in a group
Presentations
Discussion
Theme 5. Criminal justice and criminal proceedings
Criminal justice
Categories of criminal offence
Criminal court proceedings.
The process of a criminal trial in the legal system of Kazakhstan
Do exercises 1-3 on p.17
Learn the definitions
of the active vocabulary
Get ready to speak about the process of a criminal trial in the legal system of Kazakhstan
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.16-17;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Vocabulary quiz
Writing
Discussion
Theme 6. Civil procedure
Civil procedure rules
Proceeding with a claim
The process of a civil claim in the legal system of Kazakhstan
Do exercises 1-3 on p.19
Assignment from the rubric named “Over to you”, page 19
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.18-19;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Checking in a group
Presentation
or discussion
7.
Theme 7. Tribunals
The status and range of tribunals
Composition of tribunals and procedure.
Resolution of disputes between private citizens in the legal system of Kazakhstan
Midterm 1
Do exercises 1-3 on p.19
Internet research on resolution of disputes between private citizens in the legal system of Kazakhstan
Preparation for midterm test
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.20-21;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Vocabulary games
Discussion of the results of the Internet research
Test
Theme 8. European Union Law What is the EU?
How does the EU impact on member states?
How has membership of the EU affected the jurisdiction of Kazakhstan?
Do exercises 1-3 on p.21
Get ready to speak about the EU legislation
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.22-23;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Checking in a group
Presentation or discussion
Theme 9. Judges
Judicial appointments in the UK
Training of judges
Civil courts: sentencing and court orders.
What powers of sentencing do judges have in the legal system of Kazakhstan?
Do exercises 1-3 on p.31
Be ready to discuss the topic “What powers of sentencing do judges have in the legal system of Kazakhstan”
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.30-31;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Vocabulary quiz
Discussion of the results of the Internet research
Theme 10. Business organizations
Sole trader
Partnerships
Limited companies.
What information would you want from a client wanting to start up a small profit-making business? What advice would you offer your client?
Do exercises 1-2 on p.45
Get ready to discuss the topic “Setting up a business” or make a presentation
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.44-45;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Checking in a group
Presentations
Discussion
Theme 11. Formation of a company
Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association.
What procedures are necessary to form a limited company in the jurisdiction of Kazakhstan?
Do exercises 1-2 on p.47
Group discussion on the topic “What procedures are necessary to form a limited company in the jurisdiction of Kazakhstan?”
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.46-47;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Checking in a group.
Group discussion
Theme 12. Employment law
Contract of employment.
The main statutory and contractual rights in employment in the jurisdiction of Kazakhstan.
What rights do employers and employees have on termination of contract in KZ?
Do exercises 1-4 on p.89
Get ready to discuss the topic “What rights do employers and employees have on termination of contract in KZ?”
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.88-89;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Checking in a group
Group discussion
Theme 13. Legalese
Legal language
Latin terms
Older words and modern equivalents.
Do exercises 1-2 on p.43
Get ready to discuss advantages and disadvantages of drafting legal text in ‘plain’ language?
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.42-43;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Vocabulary quiz
Theme 14. Intellectual property: copyright and patent
Patent Office in the UK.
Copyright enforcement in Kazakhstan.
What is not patentable in the jurisdiction of Kazakhstan?
Do exercises 1-4 on p. 91
Find in the Internet some information about the Patent Office in the UK & be ready to tell about copyright enforcement in Kazakhstan
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.90-91;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Vocabulary check
Checking in a group
Theme 15. Environmental law (international and national). Areas of application of environmental law.
Revision and consolidation of the material
Midterm 2
Do exercises 1-3 on p. 97
Be ready to discuss fundamental principles of the environmental legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Preparation for midterm test
Professional English in Use Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp.96-97;
English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013;
Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009;
Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Ltd, 2012;
Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006;
Internet.
Discussion about Kazakhstan situation
Test
Criteria scale for measuring language competences
Assessment of the level of students’ achievements is made in accordance with the letter system (A-F) accepted in the credit technology of education, corresponding to percentage content from 0 to 100%.
Grade in points (P)
Digital equivalent (D)
Grade in letter system (L)
Grade (in accordance with the traditional system (Ò)
95-100
À
Excellent
90-94
3,76
À-
85-89
3,33
Â+
Good
80-84
3,0
Â
75-79
2,67
Â-
70-74
2,33
Ñ+
Satisfactory
65-69
2,0
Ñ
60-64
1,67
Ñ-
55-59
1,33
D+
50-54
1,0
D
0-49
F
Unsatisfactory
The following forms of control are used:
- standard and profession oriented assignments;
- testing (open and closed tests);
- presentations;
- round-table talks, discussions;
- role playing;
- conferences, etc.
Policy of scoring
The assessment of students in the framework of the credit system is made on the basis of points and rating system for evaluating academic work performance of students. The policy of scoring is based on objective principles, transparency, flexibility and high level of differentiation.
The rating of the discipline is evaluated on the 100 point scale.
Points distribution, according to the types of assignments
Current monitoring of students’ progress is conducted on each subject of the discipline and includes knowledge control in classroom and extracurricular classes. Evaluation of current control (admission rating score) consists of estimation of current control in a classroom and midterm control (extracurricular activities).
The current control of students’ academic achievements is expressed in terms of 100 point scale for each completed assignment (active participation in classes, fulfilment of homework assignments, a student’s independent work, midterm control) and the final result of the current performance control equals to arithmetic mean of the sums of all ratings received during the academic period.
Score distribution, according to the types of control
Types of control
1st rating
2nd rating
Current control (Cc)
Ìàõ 100
Ìàõ 100
Midterm control (Mc)
Ìàõ 100
(7th week)
Ìàõ 100
(15th week)
Rating calculation
(Cc + Mc) : 2
Admission rating (Ar)
(1 rating + 2 rating ) : 2
not less than 60 points
Final control (test – Fc)
Ìàõ 100
not less than 50 points
Final score (Fs)
Fs = (Ar + Fc) : 2
Score distribution on the discipline according to the types of control
Weeks
Type of control
Assignment
Maximum score
Current control
Possible tasks: presentation, Internet research; quiz; role-play; dispute; round-table discussion, etc.
Current control
Current control
Current control
Current control
Current control
Midterm control 1 (Mc)
Test and other forms
Rating 1 R1 = (Cc + Mc) : 2
Current control
Home control assignments (essay, literary translation of the text, etc.)
Current control
Current control
Current control
Current control
Current control
Midterm control 2 (Mc)
Test and other forms
Current control
Rating 2 R2 = (Cc + Mc) : 2
Admission rating (Ar)
(R 1 + R2) : 2
not less than 60 points
16,17,18
Final control (test) (Fc)
Test, oral quiz and other forms
not less than 50 points
Final score on the discipline (Fc)
(Ar + Fc) : 2
Course policy
1. Attendance: If you miss classes,YOU are responsible for consolidation of the material covered.
2. Requirements: You should be interested in studying and consolidating the programme material. All assignments should be done by students regularly and by the time set by the teacher. Students must not be late for classes. Mobiles should be switched off when entering the class.
3. Practical classes: New material is introduced and consolidated at practical classes. It also includes oral and written forms of control.
4. Total score is the sum of all points a student gets for practical classes and IWUSI, and marks received for midterm tests and final exam.
5. Teacher has the right to deprive students from some points in case they do not follow the above rules.
Recommended literature
1. Professional English in Use - Law by Gillian D. Brown & Sally Rice, Cambridge University Press, 2009
Optional literature
1. English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost, Cambridge University Press, 2013
2. Oxford Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press, 2009
3. Legal English by William R. McKay & Helen E. Charlton, Pearson Education Limited, 2005
4. Test Your Professional English – Law by Nick Brieger, Pearson Education Limited, 2012
5. Business Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2006
