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Form 2A, Page 1
FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE COURSE NUMBER: PLA 1423 COURSE TITLE: Contract Law PREREQUISITE(S): BUL 2131 or PLA1003 COREQUISITE(S): None STUDENT ADVISING NOTES: CREDIT HOURS: 3 CONTACT HOURS/WEEK: 3 CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN: Lecture/Discussion: 3 Laboratory: Other ____________: FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS: 3 STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE ALLOCATION: 30 CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on the theory and principles of contract law to assist students in recognizing the fundamental substantive issues as they arise in a law practice, and basic principles of contract drafting. SUGGESTED TEXT(S): Basic Contract Law for Paralegals, by J. Helewitz Little, Aspen Publishing, Latest Edition. IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Fall Term, 1998 (991) REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE: Fall Term, 2002 (20031)
Fall Term, 2008 (20091) – Outline Review 2007 Fall Term, 2014 (20141) - Proposal 2013-19
Fall Term, 2015 (20161) – Proposal 2014-70
Form 2A, Page 2 COURSE TOPICS CONTACT HOURS __PER TOPIC__ I. What is a Contract 3 II. The Offer 4 A. Essential Terms B. Elements Termination III. Acceptance 4 A. Requirements B. Mailbox Rule IV. Consideration & Substitutes 4 A. Promissory Estoppel B. Illusory Promises C. Mutuality of Obligation V. Defenses 5 A. Mistake B. Misrepresentation C. Fraud D. Illegality E. Lack of Capacity F. Statute of Frauds G. Unconscionability VI. Contract Construction 4 3 A. Parole Evidence B. Ambiguities VII. Interpretation & Enforcement 4 A. Promise v. Condition B. Estoppel and Waiver C. Discharge D. Novation, Accord and Satisfaction E. Rescission VIII. Breach 4 A. Material B. Anticipatory Repudiation C. Part Performance
Form 2A, Page 3 COURSE TOPICS (CONTINUED) CONTACT HOURS _PER TOPIC__ IX. Remedies 4 A. Damages B. Types of Remedies C. Specific Situations Such as Employment Contracts D. Sale of Land E. Construction X. Remedies Equity 4 A. Specific Performance B. Laches C. Rescission and Restitution XI. UCC 3 4 A. Subject Matter B. Formation C. Interpretation D. Performance E. Remedies F. Warranties XII. Practical Considerations in Creating a Contract 2
Form 2A, Page 4 PROGRAM TITLE: Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting) COURSE TITLE: Contract Law CIP NUMBER: 1722030200 Program Frameworks can be found at the following website: http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/law_cluster_frame14.asp
LIST PERFORMANCE STANDARD ADDRESSED: NUMBER(S): TITLES(S):
08.0 DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT LAW INCLUDING
THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE--The student will be able to:
08.01 Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of a contract. 08.02 Demonstrate knowledge of contract terminology. 08.03 Recognize and identify the differences between void and voidable
contracts. 08.04 Demonstrate knowledge of the statute of frauds. 08.05 Demonstrate knowledge of the Parole Evidence Rule. 08.06 Recognize and identify various types of contracts, such as adhesion,
bilateral, unilateral, implied, and express.
08.08 Demonstrate knowledge of specific performance, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contract.
08.09 Demonstrate knowledge of third party beneficiary contracts. 08.10 Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for modification of contracts and
assignments of contracts.
REPLACEMENT CLOA
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Course Learning Outcomes & Assessment
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Section 1
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: PLA1423 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (CC): 3 CONTACT HOURS (NCC):
COURSE TITLE: Contract Law
Section 2
TYPE OF COURSE: (Click on the box to check all that apply)
AA Elective AS Required Professional Course
College Prep
AS Professional Elective
AAS Required Professional Course
Technical Certificate
Other ATC (elective) PSAV Apprenticeship
General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 8)
Section 3 (If applicable)
INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
Communications Social & Behavioral Sciences Mathematics
Natural Sciences Humanities
Section 4
INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES:
Reading Speaking Critical Analysis
Quantitative Skills
Scientific Method of Inquiry
Writing Listening Information Literacy
Ethical Judgment
Working Collaboratively
Section 5 STATE GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA
Communication Critical Thinking
Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Information Literacy Global Sociocultural Responsibility
Section 6 LEARNING OUTCOMES
Type of Outcome: Gen. Ed, Program, Course
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Identify the elements of a contract. Course Graded assignments and projects, with rubrics where applicable.
Demonstrate knowledge of contract terminology, including Statute of Frauds, Parole Evidence Rule, and specific performance.
Course
Graded assignments and projects, with rubrics where applicable.
Recognize and identify various types of contracts, such as adhesion, bilateral, unilateral, implied, and express.
Course Graded assignments and projects, with rubrics where applicable.
Explain the elements of a contract; breach of contract; modification and assignment of contracts; and remedies for breach of contract.
Course
Graded assignments and projects, with rubrics where applicable.
Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues related to contract law. Course
Graded assignments and projects, with rubrics where applicable.
Section 7 Name of Person Completing This Form: Nick Martino and Faith Litvack Date: 11/26/2014