English - I (For Law Students)

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Description
The language of law is characterized by precision and complexity. The interpretation of legal language calls for an in-depth understanding of its specialized register' of vocabulary and a wide rage of complex language structure. Its effective use in speaking and writing demands an even greater mastery of the varied resources of the English language. Preparing aspiring law professionals to become efficient communicators in English is therefore a daunting task.
Through this two volumes of English for Law, has undertaken that task, and he has accomplished it in a commendable way. His achievement is not at all surprising; for he is eminently equipped to undertake such a task. He has considerable expertise ad experience in a variety of mutually-enriching disciplines, namely, English, Law, Journalism, Mathematics and Econometrics, among others. Besides, his competence in languages such as Russian and Hindi, apart from his own mother tongue, Telugu, has enabled him to gain greater insight into how the English language works. This understanding is manifest in the design of the language exercises and explanation hi his books.
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Contents
Unit I Simple Sentences (Clause and Phrase Structure)
1. Simple Sentence Structure
2. Tense and Composition
3. Non-Modifiers (Determiners)
4. Prepositional Phrases
5. Phrases and Clauses
6. Basic Transformation of Passive, Negative and Questions
Unit II Complex and Compound Sentences
1. Synthesis and Conversion of Simple, complex and Compound
    Sentences (Use of Connectives)
2. Conditionals
3. Reported Speech (Direct and Indirect Speech)
4. Question-Tags and Short Responses
5. Some Common Errors in English Usage
Unit III Vocabulary, Legal Terms and Idiomatic Expressions
1. Word Formation (Word Building)
2. Vocabulary (Communication Skills)
3. Words with Synonyms and Antonyms
4. Legal Terms
5. Legal Phrasal and Idiomatic Expressions
6. Idiomatic Expressions
Unit IV Comprehensions
1. Reading Comprehensions (Principles and Practice)
2. Listening Comprehension
Unit V Writing Skills
1. Paragraph Writing
2. Formal Correspondence (Letter Writing)
3. Note-Taking and Note-Making
4. Report-Writing
Bibliography
Key to Pronunciation
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Author Details
Dr. S.R. Myneni, M.A., M.Ed., LL.M., Ph.D., P.G. Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication, P.G. Diploma in Econometrics, P.G. Diploma in Mathematics Ekadhika in Vedic Mathematicss, Rashtra Bhasha Praveena (Hindi) Diploma in Russian Language.
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