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Chamseddine Lamri - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • e learn platform to teach Legal English for law professionals
    Social Science Research Network, 2019
    Co-Authors: Chamseddine Lamri
    Abstract:

    Globalization of trade and economy led to a growing demand all over the world for English for Specific Purposes courses. Conscious of this fact, Algeria has incorporated English for Legal Purposes teaching into tertiary studies. In Algeria, Law students receive ELP course aimed to help them in their studies and future careers. However, at the end of their learning process these students still find linguistic and communication difficulties in situations where English is needed as the course received is no more than teaching specific words and phrases and translating some texts following the traditional Grammar Translation Method. Accordingly, this paper aims to presents the current ELP course situation and to measure students’ and teachers’ attitudes towards the use of Blended ELP course based on Content Language Integrated Learning model. The course has twofold: to provide students with international Legal knowledge and to compare them to the Algerian one, and to expose learners to intensive reading activities and overcome lack of teaching time activities. In this quantitative study, seven teachers were interviewed and fifty seven masters’ students were questioned. The results revealed that the students have comprehension difficulties because the time load for reading activities is not sufficient. Concerning informants readiness to use Blended approach, the teachers present negatively the usefulness of such an approach for their students; on the contrary, students show a positive attitude to have additional English reading comprehension activities online, and they demonstrate a high interest to the proposal to support their English course with extra home tasks.

Ernest Owusudapaa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • ghana Legal system and Legal methods a core text book for llb students
    Social Science Research Network, 2019
    Co-Authors: Ernest Owusudapaa
    Abstract:

    Ghana Legal System and Legal Method is a module which is crucial foundation for all the other disciplines of law that a law student is required to pursue in all law faculties and schools in Ghana. Nevertheless, it is a discipline which has received inadequate attention by text writers and Legal academics in Ghana. It was quite reassuring when our late learned friend Professor Quansah authored the maiden edition of Ghana Legal System about a decade ago. While saluting Professor Quansah for his pioneering work, we wish to emphasis that our present work is quite broader in range of topics covered. A monumental feature of this core textbook is that the two traditional aspects of the module namely Ghana Legal System as well as Legal Method have all been accorded significant space in our coverage of the topics. There is today a very real interest in law and in our Legal system. What is it that constitutes our law? What are the institutions which enable our Legal system to operate? Can our law and its Legal system be improved? The answers to these questions are absolutely important. For whom are those answers vitally important? They are important for: law students, students in a wide range of studies including politics, environment, accountancy, commerce, engineering, and many others, officers entering the civil service, chief executive officers, and managers, in statutory bodies, local government, commerce and industry, persons starting a career in management, persons running their own small business, and generally anyone interested in learning about the system of law and of government under which we live and work. It is the purpose of this book to set out in plain language what such an enquirer needs to know about the law, its institutions, and its operation. More importantly, a good comprehension of the Ghana Legal system and Legal Method requires knowledge and skill in a number of disciplines. Undoubtedly, Ghana Legal System itself is the product of developments in history, law, economy, politics, sociological change. A detailed knowledge of several areas of law is indispensable, but students are also expected to appreciate the historical development of many Legal institutions, and the social and political debates which surround Legal issues. It is also important to understand the Legal theory underlying policies on matters as diverse as the sources of law, classification of law, law relating to arrest, search and seizure, civil litigation, the distribution of work among different types of court, the Legal profession, judicial review of administrative discretion, the operation of the doctrines of precedent and statutory interpretation, alternative dispute resolution, Legal aid, Legal writing, Legal English. Being proficient in this subject also means being familiar with contemporary changes and proposed changes. This book aims to assist law students in the achievement of a good understanding of the law, its institutions, processes and techniques.

Larina T. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • AMBIGUITY OF CULTURE-BOUND TERMS IN Legal English AND RUSSIAN
    STEF92 TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2020
    Co-Authors: Chilingaryan K., Larina T.
    Abstract:

    The present article analyses English and Russian lexemes denoting core Legal professions and positions and emphasizes the problem of their translation equivalency. The aim of the paper is to show that although terms are named among those limited groups of lexemes which are context-independent and characterized by a single meaning, they can also be poly-semantic and even enantiosemic, i.e. contain opposite meanings within a single word form which can be specified only in the context, including the cultural context. This fact poses serious problems in translation. The authors limited the research to the lexemes denoting core Legal professions of the semantic groups of defense and prosecution. The data was taken from dictionaries, Legal texts as well as Russian and British National Corpora. Drawing on equivalence theory, descriptive theory, distributive theory and discourse analysis the study explores the semantics of the terms, analyses their distinctive features, and marks their semantic, functional and stylistic differences. It implements definitive, distributive, contextual, and contrastive analyses. This approach enabled the authors to specify semantics of the English and Russian terms, their functional and cultural differences and suggest some practical recommendations for their translation from the source language into the target language. The results of the study can be applied in the theory and practice of translation and in teaching Professional English and Russian to Law students

  • "JUDGE" AND "SUDYA" IN THE English AND RUSSIAN LANGUAGES: IN SEARCH FOR TERMINOLOGICAL ADEQUACY
    INT ORGANIZATION CENTER ACAD RESEARCH, 2020
    Co-Authors: Larina T., Chilingaryan K.
    Abstract:

    Due to the expansion of international cooperation in different fields the problem of terminological equivalency in translation is among the most important ones. This research is carried out within a framework of the comparative terminology studies and continues the analyses of the English and Russian lexemes denoting the core Legal professions and their translation correspondences. The aim of the present article is to compare lexical and semantic fields of English 'judge' and Russian 'sudya' composed by the lexemes and lexical units containing the semantic element of 'an official, executing justice' in order to find out their similarities and differences and to search for translation equivalents of their constituent elements. The authors believe that in the rapidly changing world both the Russian practicing lawyers and their foreign counterparties, participating in many Legal disputes must be aware of the terminology used in different jurisdictions to be able to compete. But to have highly qualified lawyers we need to prepare them now at law schools. The data for this work were taken from English and Russian bilingual dictionaries, definition dictionaries, specialized dictionaries, Legal texts, and media, British National Corpus (BNC), Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) and Russian National Corpus (RNC). The authors compare the quantity of the lexemes, forming the lexical and semantic fields under study, their semantic volume and analyse their differentiating features. The study implements definitive, distributive, context, contrastive and cultural analyses. The latter seems important these days because they enable to specify the semantics of the terms, their culture specific characteristics and to offer some recommendations on their translation. The analysis showed that within to the long history of Britain and its highly developed Legal system the English lexical and semantic field "judge" is represented by a greater number of lexemes and lexical units, i.e. it has higher nominative density. English terms are characterized by nominative specification, territorial variation and polysemy. At the same time many Russian businesses prefer claiming the British courts, which means that not knowing the revealed differences create considerable difficulties in translation. They are also a source of confusion when dealing with a criminal court judge or a civil court arbitrator. The results of the research can be used in comparative terminology studies, in theory and practice of translation, in dictionary making, and mostly, in teaching professional Legal English to law students

Barbora Chovancova - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • mediation in Legal English teaching
    Studies in Logic Grammar and Rhetoric, 2016
    Co-Authors: Barbora Chovancova
    Abstract:

    Mediation is a language activity that has been unjustly neglected when preparing law students for their future professional careers. When trained in a professional context, students need to develop and improve complex communicative skills. These include not only the traditional language skills such as reading, writing, listening and speaking, but also more advanced skills such as summarizing, providing definitions, changing registers etc. All these are involved in the students’ acquisition of ‘soft skills’ that are particularly important for students of law since much of their future work involves interpersonal lawyer-client interaction. This article argues that mediation is a crucial (though previously underestimated) skill and that law-oriented ESP instruction should provide training aimed at developing this skill. Showing a practical application of this approach, the paper demonstrates that mediation can be successfully integrated in the Legal English syllabus and make the learning of Legal English more effective.

  • Legal minds think alike Legal English syllabus design and the perceived language needs of present and former students of law
    ACC Journal, 2013
    Co-Authors: Barbora Chovancova
    Abstract:

    The article discusses the results of and the rationale behind a needs analysis survey carried out among students and recent graduates with the aim of modifying and innovating an existing course syllabus. It documents the preparation of the changes in the Legal English syllabus at the Faculty of Law as part of Impact project implemented at the MU Language Centre. The findings from the questionnaire surveys are contrasted with the language requirements that major law firms place on their recruits. The paper proposes some ways of including changes in the new syllabus of Legal English for undergraduates. The preparation of the new syllabus aims to make the course as relevant as possible to the CEFRL and the future language needs of law students.

Chilingaryan K. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • AMBIGUITY OF CULTURE-BOUND TERMS IN Legal English AND RUSSIAN
    STEF92 TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2020
    Co-Authors: Chilingaryan K., Larina T.
    Abstract:

    The present article analyses English and Russian lexemes denoting core Legal professions and positions and emphasizes the problem of their translation equivalency. The aim of the paper is to show that although terms are named among those limited groups of lexemes which are context-independent and characterized by a single meaning, they can also be poly-semantic and even enantiosemic, i.e. contain opposite meanings within a single word form which can be specified only in the context, including the cultural context. This fact poses serious problems in translation. The authors limited the research to the lexemes denoting core Legal professions of the semantic groups of defense and prosecution. The data was taken from dictionaries, Legal texts as well as Russian and British National Corpora. Drawing on equivalence theory, descriptive theory, distributive theory and discourse analysis the study explores the semantics of the terms, analyses their distinctive features, and marks their semantic, functional and stylistic differences. It implements definitive, distributive, contextual, and contrastive analyses. This approach enabled the authors to specify semantics of the English and Russian terms, their functional and cultural differences and suggest some practical recommendations for their translation from the source language into the target language. The results of the study can be applied in the theory and practice of translation and in teaching Professional English and Russian to Law students

  • "JUDGE" AND "SUDYA" IN THE English AND RUSSIAN LANGUAGES: IN SEARCH FOR TERMINOLOGICAL ADEQUACY
    INT ORGANIZATION CENTER ACAD RESEARCH, 2020
    Co-Authors: Larina T., Chilingaryan K.
    Abstract:

    Due to the expansion of international cooperation in different fields the problem of terminological equivalency in translation is among the most important ones. This research is carried out within a framework of the comparative terminology studies and continues the analyses of the English and Russian lexemes denoting the core Legal professions and their translation correspondences. The aim of the present article is to compare lexical and semantic fields of English 'judge' and Russian 'sudya' composed by the lexemes and lexical units containing the semantic element of 'an official, executing justice' in order to find out their similarities and differences and to search for translation equivalents of their constituent elements. The authors believe that in the rapidly changing world both the Russian practicing lawyers and their foreign counterparties, participating in many Legal disputes must be aware of the terminology used in different jurisdictions to be able to compete. But to have highly qualified lawyers we need to prepare them now at law schools. The data for this work were taken from English and Russian bilingual dictionaries, definition dictionaries, specialized dictionaries, Legal texts, and media, British National Corpus (BNC), Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) and Russian National Corpus (RNC). The authors compare the quantity of the lexemes, forming the lexical and semantic fields under study, their semantic volume and analyse their differentiating features. The study implements definitive, distributive, context, contrastive and cultural analyses. The latter seems important these days because they enable to specify the semantics of the terms, their culture specific characteristics and to offer some recommendations on their translation. The analysis showed that within to the long history of Britain and its highly developed Legal system the English lexical and semantic field "judge" is represented by a greater number of lexemes and lexical units, i.e. it has higher nominative density. English terms are characterized by nominative specification, territorial variation and polysemy. At the same time many Russian businesses prefer claiming the British courts, which means that not knowing the revealed differences create considerable difficulties in translation. They are also a source of confusion when dealing with a criminal court judge or a civil court arbitrator. The results of the research can be used in comparative terminology studies, in theory and practice of translation, in dictionary making, and mostly, in teaching professional Legal English to law students