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