WEEK 3: US LEGAL SYSTEM_PART II
Welcome to Week 3!
This week we are getting to know the inside of a Small Claims Court in the US.
During this session we will be working on
- understanding the responsibilities of the Small Claims Courts in the US
- the people involved in a lawsuit brought before a Small Claims Court
- the role of the judge and the claimants
- the types of dispute
By the end of this session, students will be able to readily identify
- key vocabulary pertaining to legal actions associated with Small Claims Courts
- the difference and similarities of the equivalent tribunal in the Greek System of the Administration of Justice
The aims of this session are to develop in students:
- reading and listening skills
- speaking skills
- use of specialized vocabulary in context
The objectives of this sessions are to allow students to
- get used to relatively informational texts describing of the Small Claims Courts in the US
- scan the reference text for specific information by answering reading comprehension questions
- develop specialized vocabulary
- use this vocabulary in context by practicing their speaking skills.
For the implementation of skills, please also visit the glossary that has been created for the purposes of this session and which is to be enriched throughout the academic year. For the glossary, click here.
