- •Approved
- •Syllabus
- •Preface
- •In the process of learning students are supposed to get acquainted with and learn:
- •In the process of learning, students must/are supposed to be able to do in:
- •Calendar and thematic plan Semester 5
- •Speaking topics and tasks
- •Content of practical classes, forms of control and grading Semester 5
- •Iwst schedule
- •List of main and additional literature Main literature
- •Additional literature
- •Course policy
- •Criteria scale for measuring language competences
- •Policy of scoring
- •Points distribution, according to the types of assignments
- •Score distribution, according to the types of control
- •Score distribution on the discipline according to the types of control
Iwst schedule
Semester 5
№ |
Theme |
Assignments for IWS |
Lliterature
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Forms of control
|
Week |
Max. score (per week) |
1 |
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
|
1
|
100 |
2 |
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 |
2 |
100 |
3 |
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 |
3
|
100 |
4 |
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 |
4 |
100 |
5 |
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
|
5
|
100 |
6 |
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 |
6 |
100 |
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
|
7 |
100 |
8 |
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
|
8
|
100 |
9 |
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
|
9
|
100 |
10 |
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 |
10
|
100 |
11 |
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
|
11 |
100 |
12 |
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
|
12
|
100 |
13 |
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
|
13 |
100 |
14 |
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
|
14 |
100 |
15 |
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 |
15 |
100 |