1 Lesson One:Legal System 法律制度 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Introduction to the Legal System in the United States 美國(guó)法律制度導(dǎo)言 Part OneFeatures and Characteristics Part TwoCommon Law and Equity Law Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.Legal Systems 3.What is the best way to study legal English? Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 2 Lesson Two: Legal Profession 法律職業(yè) Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Overview of the Legal Profession in the United States 美國(guó)法律職業(yè)概覽 Part OneThe Bar Part TwoLawyers in Private Practice Part ThreeHouse Counsel Part FourLawyers in Government Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.One Lawyer in the Heaven 3.Do you want to be a judge or a lawyer? Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 3 Lesson Three: Legal Education 法律教育 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Introduction to the Legal Education in the United States 美國(guó)法律教育介紹 Part OneCurriculum and the Case Method Part TwoLaw School Hierarchy Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.American Law Faculty 3.Which teaching method is better for law study: case method or lecture method? Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 4 Lesson Four: Judicial System 司法系統(tǒng) Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Overview of the Judicial System in the United States 美國(guó)司法系統(tǒng)概覽 Part OneCourts Part TwoJudges Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.The Supreme Court of the United States 3.Comparison of centralized and decentralized court systems Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 5 Lesson Five: Constitution 憲法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Brief Introduction to the Constitution of the United States 美國(guó)憲法簡(jiǎn)介 Part OneThe Constitution as Supreme Law Part TwoThe Principles of Government Part ThreeProvisions for Amendment Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.The Constitution of the United States 3.What is the principle of checks and balances? Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 6 Lesson Six:Administrative Law 行政法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Brief Introduction to the Administrative Law in the United States 美國(guó)行政法簡(jiǎn)介 Part OneAgency Action and Administrative Law Part TwoParadigms and Models Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.Rulemaking 3. Rulemaking exerciseRules of the classroom Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 7 Lesson Seven:Criminal Law 刑法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 The Crime of Homicide 殺人罪 Part OneMurder Part TwoManslaughter Part ThreeFederal Homicide Law Part FourModern MurderManslaughter Legislation Part FiveCapital Punishment Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.Listening comprehensionThe Case of Hinckley 3.Issues about Hinckley case Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 8 Lesson Eight:Civil Rights Law 民權(quán)法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Walker v.IRS 沃克訴國(guó)內(nèi)稅收署案 Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.I Have a Dream 3.Walker v. IRS Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 9 Lesson Nine: Contract Law 合同法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Introduction to Contract Law 合同法導(dǎo)論 Part OneContract and Contract Law Part TwoAuthority of Contract Law Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2. Listening comprehensionWilliams v. WalkerThomas Furniture Co. 3. Mock trialWilliams v. WalkerThomas Furniture Co. Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 10 Lesson Ten: Tort Law 侵權(quán)法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Introduction to Tort Law 侵權(quán)法導(dǎo)論 Part OneBasic Issues Part TwoIntentional Torts Part ThreeLiability for Negligence Part FourTort Law Reform:Strict Liability and "NoFault" Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.The Difference of Tort Law 3.McGuire v. Almy Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 11 Lesson Eleven: Property Law 財(cái)產(chǎn)法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Real Property Law 不動(dòng)產(chǎn)法 Part OneIntroduction Part TwoThe Fundamentals of Real Property Law Part ThreeThe Role of the Lawyer in Real Property Transactions Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.The Free Enterprise System 3. SimulationNegotiation for a chineseforeign joint venture Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 12 Lesson Twelve:Corporation Law 公司法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Introduction to Corporation Law 公司法導(dǎo)論 Part OneBasic Norms Part TwoForms of Business Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.The Tenant v. the Landlord 3.Piercing the corporate veil Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 13 Lesson Thirteen:Insurance Law 保險(xiǎn)法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Insurance for Business 商務(wù)保險(xiǎn) Part OneTypes of Insurance for Business Part TwoBuysell Plan and Stock Retirement Plan Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.The Safety Responsibility Law 3. Comparison of the health insurance system and the free medical care system (or the medical care system at public expense) Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 14 Lesson Fourteen:Commercial Law 商法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Introduction to Commercial Law 商法導(dǎo)論 Part OneThe Power of the Congress to Regulate Commerce Part TwoThe Interpretation of the Commerce Clause by the Supreme Court Part ThreeThe Uniform Commercial Code Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.The Skill of Negotiation 3. Negotiation exerciseNegotiation about buying mountaintyre bicycles Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 15 Lesson Fifteen:Tax Law 稅法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Introduction to Tax Law 稅法導(dǎo)論 Part OneFederal Taxation Part TwoState Taxation Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.Tax Law and Forms of Business 3. Legal writingCase Briefing Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 16 Lesson Sixteen:Environmental Protection Law 環(huán)境保護(hù)法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Environmental Protection Laws and Orders in the United States 美國(guó)的環(huán)境保護(hù)法律和法令 Part OneNational Environmental Policy Act (Enacted in 1970;Amended in 1975) Part TwoFederal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Lowincome Populations(Executive Order 12898,1994) Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2. Listening comprehensionOxford Industries v. EPA 3. Oxford Industries v. EPA Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 17 Lesson Seventeen: Family Law 家庭法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Marriage and Family 婚姻與家庭 Part OneThe Right to Freedom of Choice Part TwoThe Judicial Opinion in Zablocki v.Redhail Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2. Roe v. Wade 3.Should abortion be legal? Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 18 Lesson Eighteen: Intellectual Property Law 知識(shí)產(chǎn)權(quán)法 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Introduction to Intellectual Property Law 知識(shí)產(chǎn)權(quán)法導(dǎo)論 Part OneThe Subject Matter Part TwoProtection and Justification Part ThreeSources of Law Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2. Intellectual Property Rights 3.Infringements and defenses about copyright Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 19 Lesson Nineteen:WTO Rules 世貿(mào)組織規(guī)則 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes(DSU) 糾紛解決程序與規(guī)則諒解書 Article 1Coverage and Application Article 6Establishment of Panels Article 7Terms of Reference of Panels Article 8Composition of Panels Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2.International Economic Law 3.Import monopoly and markup Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 20 Lesson Twenty: Civil Procedure 民事訴訟程序 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Introduction to Civil Procedure 民事訴訟程序?qū)д?br />Part OneThe Course of Civil Procedure Part TwoThe Adversary Trial System Part ThreeThe Process of Trial Part FourThe Rules of Evidence Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2. Courtroom English 3. Preparation for a trial 4. Examples of jury instructions given by the trial judge Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 21 Lesson Twenty One:Criminal Procedure 刑事訴訟程序 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Introduction to Criminal Procedure 刑事訴訟程序?qū)д?br />Part OneThe Adversary System Part TwoThe Accusatorial System Part ThreeStandards of Proof Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2. Examination of Witnesses 3.Practice| Directexamination and Crossexamination Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 22 Lesson Twenty Two:Rules of Evidence 證據(jù)規(guī)則 Background Knowledge 背景知識(shí) Text 課文 Federal Rules of Evidence 聯(lián)邦證據(jù)規(guī)則 Article ⅠGeneral Provisions Article ⅣRelevancy and Its Limits Article ⅦOpinions and Expert Testimony Article ⅨAuthentication and Identification Exercises練習(xí) 1. 2. Two Principal Questions about Evidence 3.Mock TrialCalifornia v. O. J. Simpson Supplementary Reading補(bǔ)充讀物及參考譯文 Appendix Ⅰ: Reference Answers to the Questions about the Texts 附錄一:關(guān)于課文之問題的參考答案 Appendix Ⅱ: Writing of a Legal Memorandum 附錄二:法律備忘錄的撰寫