This class deals with selected areas of civil law and criminal law. The focus will be on comparing the principles governing the Common Law tradition with the Austrian legal system on the one hand, and the legal systems of exchange students' home countries on the other. Importantly, this comparative perspective will include differences in legal discourse, and specifically legal terminology. Furthermore, the course is intended to give students' English skills a boost.

Having successfully completed the course, students should be able to

• Understand terms and phrases central to the Common law tradition, and apply them accurately and appropriately. 
• Appreciate and explain the similarities and differences between legal systems as well as the challenges involved in comparing them.
• Give insightful, clear and appealing oral presentations about legal issues.
• Engage in Q&As and classroom discussions in a manner that is thoughtful, professional and respectful.
• Use language effectively and persuasively.

The very first meeting is compulsory for all students; those who do not attend risk losing their place. 

In total, students may be absent for a maximum of 4 hours in total. 

Students' oral presentations, group discussions, exercises

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