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1 NAME OF COURSE/MODULE: ENGLISH FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

2 COURSE CODE: BIS4042

3 NAME(S) OF ACADEMIC STAFF: AZNI BINTI MOHAMED ZAIN

4 RATIONALE FOR THE This course is designed for students pursuing law / legal studies and aims to assist them in enhancing various language skills, in preparation for
INCLUSION OF THE the legal profession. Various language skills are enhanced and specific focus is given on developing the written and oral abilities of students, in
COURSE/MODULE IN THE order to become good law practitioners.
PROGRAMME:

5 SEMESTER AND YEAR

Semester 2-8
OFFERED:

6 TOTAL STUDENT LEARNING FACE TO FACE NON FACE TO FACE TOTAL SLT
TIME (SLT)

L = Lecture L T P O L T P O
T = Tutorial 89
P = Practical 28 61
O= Others

7 CREDIT VALUE: 2

8 PREREQUISITE (IF ANY): A Pass in BIA3012 English for Academic Purposes Course

9 OBJECTIVES:
1. enhance students’ speaking and writing skills
2. develop students’ persuasive and argumentative skills
3. assess students’ application of critical thinking skills; primarily through writing and speaking activities

10 LEARNING OUTCOMES: CLO1: Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills in written and spoken form (LO2, C3)

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CLO2: Present comprehensive, cohesive and coherent oral and written responses, pertaining to current and legal issues (LO5 – A2).
CLO3: Discuss roles and responsibilities with team members through pair work, groups, and in team-related speaking assessments and tasks
through creative organization and delegation of turn-taking in role-playing (LO8 –A2).

CLO CEFR SCALE

CLO1: (LO2-C3)
Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills in
written and spoken form (LO2, C3).
Can write an essay which develops an argument systematically with
appropriate highlighting of significant points and relevant supporting details
(B2).
Can express his/her ideas and opinions with precision, present and
respond to complex lines of argument convincingly and evaluate different
ideas or solutions to a problem (high B2).

CLO2: (LO5-A2)
Present comprehensive, cohesive and coherent
oral and written responses, pertaining to current
and legal issues (LO5 – A2).
Can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately with effective turn-
taking and keep up with an animated discussion, identifying accurately
arguments supporting and opposing points of view (B2).
Can give a clear, systematically developed presentation, with highlighting
of significant points, and relevant supporting detail (B2).
Can give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within
his/her field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of
the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable
precision (B1).

CLO3: (LO8-A2)
Discuss roles and responsibilities with team
members through pair work, groups, and in team-
related speaking assessments and tasks through
creative organization and delegation of turn-taking
in role-playing (LO8 –A2).
Can express him/herself confidently, clearly and politely in a formal or
informal register, appropriate to the situation and person (as concerned).
(B2).
Can give feedback on and follow-up statements and inferences, which help
the development of the discussion (B2).

11 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 1. Communication

2. Leadership and team skills

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3. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

12 TEACHING-LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

CLO TEACHING – LEARNING STRATEGY (TLS) ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

CLO1 Lecture / Group Work Writing test & Writing Portfolio compilation

CLO2 Lecture Public Speaking (Pair Persuasive Speech)

CLO3 Group Work Final Project (Courtroom Drama Presentation)

13 SYNOPSIS: This course is designed to develop the skills needed to become a proficient language user in the legal profession. With specific focus
on speaking and writing strategies in dealing with current and legal issues, most of the class activities will be carried out through group
discussions and pair work. This course covers 80% of B2 and 20% of B1 CEFR levels of proficiency (Independent User).
Communication and persuasive speaking skills will be sharpened through public speaking (pair and individual) presentations, and
group role play assessments, which will focus on (simulated) courtroom drama interactions. Oral presentation skills are also honed
through group discussions of current issues, pair work in formulating arguments and persuasions, and responding to audience
feedback (through question and answer sessions, during presentations) which facilitate two-way communication, in developing critical
thinking skills. Continuous assessments are geared towards enhancing students’ language skills, specifically speaking and writing.
Blended modes of learning via online tools, and the integration of naqli and aqli elements within all the skills, are embedded throughout
the tasks and assessments of the course.

14 MODE OF DELIVERY: Lecture and Group Work

15 ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TYPES:

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TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITY WEIGHTAGE
CLO ASSESSMENT
COURSE TYPE
INFORMATION SLT
(%)

Lecture / Group Work Argumentative Writing Test 12/71 x 100 = 16.9 20

CLO1
16.5/71 x 100 = 23.2
Group Work Writing Portfolio 20

CLO2 Lecture / Presentations Public Speaking Assessment 24.5/71 x 100 = 34.50 30

CLO3 Group work Final Project 18/71 x 100 = 25.35 30

TOTAL 100

TYPE OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

CLO TOTAL (%)
Writing Portfolio Public Speaking Final Project Argumentative Writing Test

CLO1 20 20 40

CLO2 30 30

CLO3 30 30

TOTAL 100

16 MAPPING OF THE COURSE/MODULE TO THE PROGRAMME AIMS

 NOT RELATED
17 MAPPING OF THE COURSE MODULES TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

MQF

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PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8

√ √

MOHE
PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9
√ √ √

ARCHITECTURE
PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9
√ √ √

EDUCATION
PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11
√ √

ENGINEERING
PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
√ √ √ √

18 CONTENT OUTLINE OF THE COURSE/MODULE AND THE SLT PER TOPIC

CONTENT OUTLINE OF THE COURSE/MODULE AND THE SLT PER TOPIC

ASSESSMENT TOTAL
CLO WEEK TOPIC/CONTENT TLA (+ONLINE) F2F NF2F TOTAL F2F NF2F TOTAL
TYPES (+ONLINE) SLT

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Introduction to Public Speaking (Persuasive

Speaking Skills)
 Famous Speeches Lecture + group/
CLO2 1-2 4 4 8 - 0 0 0 8
 Elements of Persuasive Speaking pair work
 Brainstorming ideas based on assigned
topics

Writing (Portfolio) Writing Portfolio

 Introduction to Argumentative Writing -in class

CLO1 3-5  Introduction, Body, and Conclusion of Group work 5.5 11 16.5 presentation 0.5 1 1.5
an argumentative essay -write up (final 0 3 3 21
 Concessions & Refutations
product)

Argumentative Writing
 Concessions & Refutations Argumentative
Lecture & Group 2 4 6
CLO1 6-8  Peer-editing 4 8 12 Writing Test 18
Work
 Timed, in-class essay writing (2 hours)

Public Speaking (Persuasive Speaking Skills) Public Speaking -

 Pair presentations Persuasive Speech
CLO2 Pair Work 5.5 11 16.5 0.5 1 1.5 18
9-11  Question & Answers from the audience Presentations
 Responding critically to current issues
(in pairs)

CLO3 12-14 Group Work 6 12 18 0 6 6

Courtroom Drama (Final Project)
Final Project
 Library research: legal cases
(Group 24
 In-class role play (based on legal texts)
 Scriptwriting and adaptation of cases Presentations)

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 Producing a courtroom drama

SUB-TOTAL 25 46 71 SUB-TOTAL 3 15 18 89

TOTAL SLT 89 CREDIT 89 / 40 = 2.2

+ONLINE: News Forum/Announcement, File Uploads, Course Outline, Quiz, Forum, Learning Objectives, Online Assignments

DEVELOPMENT OF LESSON PLAN

TOPIC LEARNING TEACHING MATERIALS/

CLO WEEK INPUT/TOPIC/CONTENT TLA ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
OUTCOME EQUIPMENT

CLO2 1-2 Introduction to Public Speaking -to practice presenting -selected speeches from
(Persuasive Speaking Skills) different types of speeches Internet websites
Lecture &
 Famous Speeches Group work -notes on persuasive speech
- to work with team members elements from books -
 Elements of Persuasive Speaking
in identifying elements of
 Brainstorming ideas based on persuasive speaking
assigned topics

CLO1 3-5 Writing (Portfolio) -to differentiate the structure -selected materials from
and elements of argumentative various textbooks
 Introduction to Argumentative Group work Writing Portfolio
Writing writing from other types of
writing
 Introduction, Body, and -websites on writing
Conclusion of an argumentative -to identify argumentative
essay writing strategies
 Concessions & Refutations

Argumentative Writing
CLO1 6-8 -to practice and apply in-class -selected materials from Argumentative Writing Test

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 Concessions & Refutations writing strategies

Lecture & various textbooks
 Peer-editing Group work
-to work with team members in
 Timed, in-class essay writing
conducting peer editing
-various topics given as
practice

CLO2 9-11 Public Speaking (Persuasive Speaking -to present a pair persuasive Public Speaking
Skills) speech in front of an audience Pair work -prepared speech texts/notes (Persuasive Speech Pair
 Pair presentations Presentations)
-to answer questions from the
 Question & Answers from the
audience using critical thinking -visual aids/hand-outs used as
audience skills presentation prompts
 Responding critically to current
issues

CLO3 12-14 Courtroom Drama (Final Project)
 Library research: legal cases
 In-class role play (based on legal
texts)
 Scriptwriting and adaptation of
cases
 Producing a courtroom drama
-to read and research different -prepared scripts based on
types of legal cases based on research
Group work Final Project
a given topic -presentations recorded and
burned into CD’s
-to apply reading strategies in
searching for information
-to work with team members to
plan, write, and act out a
courtroom drama, based on
legal cases

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1. Dale, P. & Wolf, J.C. 2013. Speech Communication Made Simple 4th Edition. New
19 MAIN REFERENCES SUPPORTING THE COURSE York: Pearson Longman.

2. Eastwood, J. 2014. Oxford Practice Grammar. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

3. Finch, E. & Fafinski S. 2012. Law Express: English Legal System (Revision Guide).
4th Edition. Pearson.

4. Frost, A. 2009. English for Legal Professionals. Express Series. Oxford: Oxford
University Press.

5. Langan, J. 2012. College Writing Skills. 8th Edition. Singapore: McGraw Hill.
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES SUPPORTING THE COURSE 1. Lindner-Krois, A. & Day, J. 2011. International Legal English. 2nd Edition. A Course
for Classroom or Self-Study Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

2. Martin, E.A and Law, J. (Eds). 2009. Oxford Dictionary of Law 7th Edition. Oxford:
Oxford University Press (online version 2014).

3. McKay W.R, Charlton H.E & Barsoum G. 2011. Legal English-How to Understand and
Master the Language of Law. Edinburgh: Pearson Education Limited.

4. Al-Quran with English translation (various websites)

5. quran.com

6. Quranic and Hadith resources for lawyers (various websites)

http://www.zawaj.com/knowledge.html

20 OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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PREPARED BY CHECKED BY CERTIFIED BY

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Name : AZNI BINTI MOHAMED ZAIN Name : NUR DALILA MOHAMAD NAZRI Name : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. HALIZA HARUN

Position: LANGUAGE TEACHER / COURSE MODERATOR Position: ENGLISH UNIT COORDINATOR Position: DEPUTY DEAN (ACADEMICS & RESEARCH)

Date : Date : Date : ___________________________________

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