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Course Title |
Reading Law in English |
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Course Overview |
In this class, we will read and discuss some interesting recent court decisions from English law. The cases that we read are all human rights law cases. |
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履修条件 |
このクラスは、英語能力の向上に関心を持つすべての学生に開放されています。 |
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授業の目的 |
In this class, we will read and discuss some interesting recent court decisions from English law. The cases that we read are all human rights law cases.
The aim of the course is to improve students’ confidence and ability to speak and communicate in English. By the end of the class, students will have:
- Improved their legal vocabulary in English.
- Improved their general English communication skills, particularly reading and speaking.
- Improved their knowledge of English law and human rights law.
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授業の概要・計画 |
第1回 ガイダンス
第2回 Case 1: The case of "Jodie and Mary". Jodie are Mary are newborn conjoined twins (結合した双子). The doctors want to separate the twins, but the parents refuse to consent to the operation. The parents are Christian and believe it would be a sin to separate Jodie and Mary. The hospital applies to the court for permission to separate the twins. The court must decide whether to allow separation of the twins, against the wishes of the parents.
第3回 Case 2: The case of "Mrs Pretty". Mrs Pretty is terminally ill and wants to commit suicide. Unfortunately, she needs the assistance of her husband to kill herself, as her illness prevents her from moving. However, assisted suicide is a crime in English law. If her husband helps her, then it is a crime and he could be sent to prison for up to 7 years. The husband - Mr Pretty - asks the court for permission to help his wife in ending her life.
第４回 Case 3: The case of "Naomi Campbell". Naomi Campbell is a famous fashion model. A UK newspaper prints a photograph of her leaving a clinic where she has received treatment for drug addiction. Ms Campbell sues the newspaper for violating her right to privacy. The newspaper argued that they have a right to publish the story as Ms Campbell had always said she had never used drugs.
第5回The cases for later classes will be decided based on the interests and English language skills of the students
第15回 レポートガイダンス
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授業の進め方 |
- あらかじめ教材を読む。
- クラスディスカッションに積極的に参加する。
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| 教科書・参考書等 |
教科書はありません。毎週、裁判所判決の編集版を読み、議論する予定です。 読書資料は毎週配布されます。 |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 |
クラス参加（20％）
詳しくはガイダンスの際に説明します。
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| その他（質問・相談方法等） |
オフィスアワーは月曜日の9時半から12時です。出張等で不在のときもあるので、できればあらかじめメール（mark@law.kyushu-u.ac.jp）でアポイントメントを取ってください。 |
| 事前／事後学修 |
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