INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LAW 1(LECTURE IN ENGLISH)

  1. Course Description
    법학영어 (1)과 (2)를 통해 법학에 사용되는 영어의 기초실력을 향상시킨 후, 이를 토대로 본격적으로 미국법에 대한 개괄적인 이해, 즉 미국법의 역사, 미국법의 체계, 미국의 사법제도, 미국의 법학교육제도 등에 대한 골격을 이해하도록 영어로 강의하는 과목임.
  2. Course Objectives
    1. To increase the student's understanding of the structure and function of the U.S. Government, focusing on the concepts of Separation of Powers and Federalism.
    2. To increase the student's understanding of basic aspects of the American common-law legal system, including precedent, stare decisis, and the respective roles of judge and jury.
    3. To introduce the student to some of the basic protections provided in the Bill of Rights.
  3. Teachnig Method
    The course will follow the general study plan below. However, because of the varied abilities of students, the study plan is subject to change at my discretion.
  4. Textbook
  5. Assessment
  6. Requiments
    There are no prerequisites, but students should be at an intermediate level in English to get the most out of this course.
  7. Practical application of the course
    The course will improve the student's knowledge of American law for general work or study-related purposes.
  8. Reference