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Vol.05 Issue03 2025
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Some aspects of the methodology of teaching legal terms in
Russian language classes
Nilufar Akhmedova
Senior Lecturer of the Customs Institute, Uzbekistan
Received:
27 January 2025;
Accepted:
28 February 2025;
Published:
29 March 2025
Abstract:
The article reveals the importance of studying legal terminology in the educational process in Russian
language classes in higher educational institutions. It is noted that it is necessary to consider the concept of term
in a broad sense and legal term in particular. This article actualizes the necessity of introducing an interactive
method of teaching in the educational process. The author gives examples of the most common techniques, with
the help of which positive results in the learning process can be achieved.
Keywords:
Legal terminology, professional speech, legal documents, artificial intelligence, methods, techniques,
glossary, role-playing games, interdisciplinary connection.
Introduction:
Professional
mastery
of
legal
terminology is the main criterion of a lawyer's
competence, which determines not only the level of a
student's training, but also the effectiveness of a
practicing specialist's work. Legal terminology is a
complex, highly specialized system of concepts, one of
the most developed and complex terminosystems, in
many respects surpassing in complexity, for example,
medical or engineering terminology. Its richness and
versatility are due to the centuries-long history of law,
the influence of various legal systems, and the constant
development of legislation. Unlike ordinary language,
where words often have multiple meanings and
interpretations, legal terms should be as precise and
unambiguous as possible. This is necessary to prevent
ambiguity in legal documents, ensure uniformity in the
interpretation of laws, and avoid ambiguity in legal
proceedings. Inaccurate use of terms can lead to
serious legal consequences, including erroneous
application of articles of the Criminal or Civil Code and
unfair court decisions.
Legal terminology is not a fixed system. It is constantly
evolving, reflecting changes in social life, technological
progress and the emergence of new legal institutions.
For example, the rapid development of digital
technologies has led to the emergence of new legal
concepts related to cybercrime, protection of personal
data, and the use of artificial intelligence. All these
concepts require a clear definition and incorporation
into legal terminology. In addition, globalization leads
to the interpenetration of legal systems, and lawyers
must be prepared to work with terms borrowed from
other legal traditions. Moreover, mastery of legal
terminology is not limited to mere knowledge of
definitions. It is the ability to construct phrases
correctly, to draft legally competent documents, and to
express oneself accurately and clearly both orally and
in writing. It is also the ability to critically analyze legal
texts, to identify contradictions and ambiguities in their
wording.
In general, mastery of legal terminology is not just
knowledge, but a skill that is developed and improved
throughout a lawyer's professional career. And its level
determines the efficiency of work and success in
career. Within the framework of the communicative
direction in the methodology of foreign language
teaching, general language proficiency is defined as
communicative
competence.
Foreign
language
communicative competence is a certain level of
language, speech and sociocultural knowledge, skills
and abilities that allow learners to build speech
behavior depending on the functional factor of foreign
language communication, creating the basis for
communicative development.
Teaching Russian to future lawyers is a task that
requires not just the formation of basic skills, but also a
deep immersion in the specifics of legal vocabulary and
terminology. Unlike humanitarian or technical
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specialties, where professional speech can be more
flexible, the legal language is characterized by a high
degree of formalization, precision and unambiguous
interpretations. Incorrect use of a term can lead to
distortion of meaning, and this is unacceptable in the
legal sphere. Therefore, standard methods of teaching
Russian language need significant adaptation for the
training of future lawyers. The absence of a single,
scientifically grounded methodology that takes into
account all the nuances of legal vocabulary is a serious
gap in education. Existing programs are often limited
only to the inclusion of legal terms in grammar and
stylistics exercises, which is not enough to form
students' skills of competent and confident use of
professional speech. Moreover, the legal language is
multifaceted: it includes not only highly specialized
terms, but also specific syntactic constructions, stylistic
techniques, and norms of business correspondence.
An effective methodology should take into account the
following aspects:
1.
Systematized learning of legal terminology: it is
necessary to develop a system where terms are
introduced gradually, from simple to complex, taking
into account their semantic relations and context of
use. It is important not just to memorize definitions,
but also to analyze the etymology of words, identify
shades of meaning and practically apply the terms in
various legal contexts. For this purpose, cards, thematic
glossaries, and specially designed training manuals with
audio and video materials can be used.
For example, an assignment on defining legal terms.
This exercise aims to develop students' ability to clearly
define key legal terms and explain them in the context
of legal disciplines. The exercise uses both already
learned and new terms.
Example assignment:
-
Give definitions of the following legal terms:
"plaintiff", "defendant", "trial", "evidence", "subsidiary
liability".
-
Provide examples of their use in actual trials or
legal documents.
Purpose: This assignment teaches students to clearly
define terms and understand their application in legal
practice, which is especially important for future
lawyers who will have to work with these concepts in
practice.
2.
Developing legal writing skills:
Students should learn how to draft various types of
legal documents: lawsuits, complaints, petitions,
contracts, etc. This requires mastering the specific
structure of documents, using established clichés and
wording. The teacher should not only check
grammatical and spelling literacy, but also evaluate the
logical sequence of presentation, accuracy and clarity
of wording. Legal writing skills can be practiced by
solving practical tasks, writing essays on legal topics
and working with samples of legal documents. Writing
legal documents is one of the most important skills of a
lawyer. Students are asked to compose various types of
documents (lawsuits, contracts, complaints) using legal
terminology in accordance with the rules of business
writing.
Example of an assignment:
-
Draft a sales contract using the correct legal
language. Pay special attention to the sections
concerning the obligations of the parties, terms of
transfer of goods and liability for breach of contract.
-
Check the correct use of legal terms and the
reasonableness of wording.
Purpose: This assignment helps students master legal
writing skills, learn to use professional terms in legal
documents, and correctly formulate legal provisions.
3.
Development of legal speaking skills:
Students should be able to clearly and competently
present their thoughts orally, take part in discussions,
argue their position. This requires practicing public
speeches, debates, role-playing games simulating real
legal situations.
Business games are one of the most effective methods
of teaching students of legal specialties. They help to
simulate real legal situations and stimulate active use
of professional vocabulary. In the process of a business
game students develop not only language skills, but
also critical thinking, the ability to analyze legal
situations and make decisions. As O. S. Tarasenko
writes, "such classes can be conducted during the study
of any grammatical topics, to control the assimilation
of lexical and grammatical material"
Example of a business game: Conduct a simulation of a
court hearing in a civil case. Students are divided into
groups, each of which plays a specific role: plaintiff,
defendant, lawyers, judge. During the game, students
must use legal terminology, presenting their arguments
and defending the interests of the parties. After the
completion of the game, the teacher analyzes the
game, noting the use of professional terms, correctness
of argumentation, and style of business speech.
Purpose: Business games help students not only
consolidate theoretical knowledge but also develop
confidence in using legal vocabulary in real-life
situations by simulating court proceedings and other
legal interactions.
4.
Use of modern technologies:
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Interactive platforms, online tests, corpora of legal
texts - all of these can significantly improve learning
efficiency. Virtual simulators will allow students to
practice literate writing and oral expression skills in a
comfortable environment.
5.
Cross-curricular integration:
To maximize effectiveness, it is necessary to integrate
the study of Russian with other legal disciplines. For
example, the analysis of legal texts can be conducted
jointly with teachers of constitutional law or civil
procedure. Only an integrated approach, taking into
account all these aspects, will make it possible to
develop an effective methodology of teaching Russian
to law students, providing them with a high level of
proficiency in legal speech necessary for successful
professional activity.
According to this, we can conclude that nowadays it is
impossible to imagine the educational process without
the use of innovative pedagogical technologies. Today,
the teacher of the Russian language has opportunities
that help to conduct classes more interesting,
cognitive. These opportunities contribute to more
active activity of students. Such training allows to
increase motivation to learning, significantly increases
interest in learning, and also gives good results in the
formation of communicative skills compared to
traditional methods.
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