Calumet College of St. Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR LAWS OF
CONTRACTS
Term: Summer, 2001-2002 (013) (April 29th – August 4th)
Course Number: PAR 350X
Instructor:
Mr. James Adduci, J.D.
Office
Phone: (219) 473-4254
E-mail: jadduci@ccsj.edu
Home
Phone: (708) 895-8600
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
(I am available to students during posted office hours or by phone at either
office listed above.)
Course
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Course Description:
This course covers the basics of contract law. Coverage includes contract formation, Statute of Frauds, damages, parole evidence rule, assignments, and more. Article 2 of the UCC is also covered. Students learn how to draft a contract.
About the Instructor:
James J.
Adduci, B.A., JD. is a graduate of St. Joseph College, Calumet Campus (1969)
and DePaul University (1974). He is a
full-time instructor of the Paralegal Program and active in the Athletic
Program at Calumet College of St. Joseph (since 1999) and a practicing lawyer
in Illinois (since 1974). His main
interest is in social justice, community affairs and government. He is active in community outreach projects
and programs that assist those in need.
Hobbies:
Horseback riding, Fly-Fishing, Antique Collecting and Civil War Southern
History
Philosophy: "My
hope is that we at CCSJ are able to instill in you the desire to be a life long
learner and a competent responsible professional".
Textbooks: Laws of Contracts and the Uniform Commercial
Code
By: Pamela R. Tepper
Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
Statement
of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St.
Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in
another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may
elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any
form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for
judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses
student grievances.
Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to
citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet
College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines how to cite references from
a variety of sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last day for class changes has passed
(see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are
registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A
written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with
the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar
by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in
the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the
College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund
schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty
member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request.
If the request is honored, the student will
receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will
indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division
(DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD
withdrawals.
An official withdrawal is recorded as a
"W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a
Course without written permission automatically
incurs an "F" grade for the course (see
Refund Schedule).
Learning
Strategies:
Class will use lectures, video, role-playing,
collaborative learning and other creative activities.
Class
Policy on Attendance:
1. Attendance
is taken each class period.
2. Students
are permitted to miss the equivalent of six (6) classroom contact hours without
any questions.
3. The
missing of the seventh (7) contact hour elicits a warning to the student that’
any more absences may result in the lowering of the final grade by at least one
letter grade. And/or the student will be required to complete an additional
assignment (s) for the course of study.
Class
Policy for Assignments:
1. Reading
assignments should be completed before attendance in class.
2. The
instructor will be available for individual or group counseling by appointment
upon student request.
3. Any
written work or written briefs must be typed (double-spaced) or written in ink
on
8 ˝ x 11-inch paper.
4. Cases
in text will be briefed by students.
5. If
for any reason you decide to withdraw from the course, write a letter of
explanation to the registrar so that a “W” and not an “F” will appear on your
record.
Course
Objectives:
Students in this course will obtain a
well-grounded basic understanding of legal concepts and principles of Contract
Law upon which they will be able to build their careers. Upon completion of this course the student
shall be able to:
1. Demonstrate
familiarity with the areas of contract law.
2. Define
and use properly terms relating to contract law.
3. Define
and use ethical concepts correctly.
4. Define
and use professional relationships between professionals relating to contract
law.
5. Discuss
professional and ethical problems in light of established guidelines.
6. Define
and discuss the similarities and differences among areas of contract law and
the commercial code.
7. Demonstrate
the ability to process client information into a written contract.
8. Demonstrate
the organization of facts and issues into an acceptable “brief” form.
9. Draft
a simple to complex contract.
10. Explain
the consequences of non-compliance with a contract.
Assessment:
Evidence that the course objectives have been
obtained will come from performance on presentations, written documents, tests,
quizzes, demonstrations, discussions, and role-playing activities.
Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 66 2/3 % of grade
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 33 1/3 % of grade
Grading
Scale:
A:
95-100 A-: 90-94 B+: 86-89 B: 82-85 B-:
80-81 C+: 76-79
C:
74-75 C-: 70-73 D+: 66-69 D: 64-65 D-:
60-64 F: 59 or lower
Class
Participation:
Participation is an important part of your grade
and will enhance your education experience.
Week Class Date Topic-Assignment
1 04/30/2002 Introduction
2 05/07/2002 Chapters
1 & 2
3 05/14/2002 Chapter
3
4 05/21/2002 Chapters
4 & 5
5 05/28/2002 Chapters
6&7
6 06/04/2002 Chapter
8 & Exam I
7 06/11/2002 Chapter
9 Announce Project
8 06/18/2002 Chapter
10
9 06/25/2002 Chapter
11
10 07/02/2002 Chapter 12
11 07/09/2002 Chapter
13 Drafting
12 07/16/2002 Chapter
14 Drafting
13 07/23/2002 Chapter
15
14 07/30/2002 Chapter 16
**FINAL PER EXAM SCHEDULE**