《法律英语教程》教案.pdf

法律英语教程 教案 外语系 Unit One Introduction to American Law Lesson One Law under American Federalism I. Teaching Aims: Let the Students have a preliminary knowledge of American law system. II. Key and Difficult Points: i. the enumerated power reserved power ii. the resolution of law conflicts III. Teaching Methods: 1. lecture 2. discussion IV. Teaching Procedure: i. Give the students a brief introduction of law, including the definition and function, as well as the classification of law. ii. Ask the students the following questions: (i) Does the United States have a uniform legal system? (ii) How are the law-making powers divided between the federal and state legislature? (iii) Explain how choice of forum may affect the out come of a lawsuit. iii. Give the students 8 minutes to read the text and try to discuss the answers together. iv. Pay attention to some words and phrases. V. Homework: Let the students do some exercises and review the text. VI. Reference: 《英汉法律用语大辞典》，宋雷 /主编，法律出版社。 《法律英语教程》，李容甫 / 主编，法律出版社。 Lesson Two The Dual Court System I. Teaching Aims: Let the students have a preliminary knowledge of American court system. II. Key and Difficult Points: i. the court of last resort ii. the jurisdiction of federal courts and state courts iii. stare decisis III. Teaching Methods: 1. lecture 2. discussion VI. Teaching Procedure: i. Give the students 8 minutes to read the text and new words ii. Make a comparison between the federal courts and local courts: case jurisdiction; levels and