Writing Skills 171
Who is the target audience?
First-year students in the LLB, BA (Law) and BCom (Law) programmes
Why is this module important?
Law students and legal practitioners need to communicate well to be able to –
- read, understand, analyse and make up their own mind (critical analysis);
- draft a clear written argument (effective writing);
- find relevant case law in support of a legal argument (research);
- clearly formulate and argue their position or point (argument and presentation); and
- argue complex ideas in simple terms (share ideas).
What do students learn in this module?
We cover the following components in the curriculum:
- Conditions for and components of academic literacies
- Conditions for academic and legal language
- Comprehensive and critical reading strategies
- Research strategies as part of process writing
We have a diverse team of academics and experts who work together to create one logical and integrated experience for students.
To find this module in the University Calendar, click the link to visit the page where the SU Calendar is hosted. Select the applicable Faculty Calendar part, and once that document has opened in a new tab, use your browser’s search function (usually activated by pressing ‘ctrl’ and ‘f’) to search for the module name.
How is the module presented?
This module is offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Law as a year module and is presented in Afrikaans and in English. The Language Centre presents in the first semester and the Faculty of Law presents in the second semester. Students follow this compulsory module as part of their LLB, BA (Law) BCom (Law) studies in their first year.
Would you like more information?
Please contact Helga Sykstus or call 021 808 4004.
