| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| The purpose of this class is to build your writing ability and have you finish a number of legal writing projects by the time this class is over. We will start with simple writing projects and progress to more difficult writing projects. There are readings involved with this class that relates to the writing you need to accomplish. |
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| Exercises |
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| Practicum |
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| Written Presentation |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introduction to Class |
| Week 2 |
Legal Resume |
| Week 3 |
Legal Cover Letters |
| Week 4 |
Preliminary Drafting Concerns |
| Week 5 |
Contract Structuring and Formatting |
| Week 6 |
Defined Terms |
| Week 7 |
Beginning of the Contract |
| Week 8 |
Individual Student Writing Review Sessions |
| Week 9 |
Basic Categories of Contract Provisions |
| Week 10 |
Word Choices |
| Week 11 |
Sentence Structure |
| Week 12 |
Core Provisions (I) |
| Week 13 |
Core Provisions (II) |
| Week 14 |
Alternative Dispute Resolution Provisions |
| Week 15 |
Individual Contract Review Sessions with Students |
| Week 16 |
Individual Contract Review Sessions with Students |
| Week 17 |
Self-Directed Learning: Writing Exercises |
| Week 18 |
Self-Directed Learning: Writing Exercises |
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| Evaluation |
Attendance:10%
In-class Participation: 20%
Writing Assignments: 70% |
| Textbook & other References |
References:
(1) A Practical Guide to Drafting Contracts: From Concept to Closure (2nd Edition), by Cynthia M. Adams (Author), Peter K. Cramer
(2) A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting (5th Edition),by Kenneth A Adams
(3) Legal Writing in Plain English, Second Edition: A Text with Exercises (2nd Edition), by Bryan A. Garner
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| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
| Tues: 3:10PM-5:00PM |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| 16.Peace and Justice | include experience courses：N |
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