You've Got A Deal! Using the Film Draft Day to Teach Fundamental Contract Law and Analytical Skills

This article proposes a film assignment that uses a series of activities built around the film "Draft Day" to supplement traditional pedagogies for teaching contract law in introductory courses. This film facilitates learning by reinforcing the contract formation principles faculty teach i...

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Published in:The Journal of legal studies education 2017, Vol.34 (1), p.41-61
Main Authors: Ruud, Judith Kish, Ruud, William N., Moussavi, Farzad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Active Learning
Assignments
Classroom Communication
Contracts
Critical Thinking
Educational Benefits
Grading
Introductory Courses
Laws
Learner Engagement
Legal Education (Professions)
Supplementary Education
Teaching Methods
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:This article proposes a film assignment that uses a series of activities built around the film "Draft Day" to supplement traditional pedagogies for teaching contract law in introductory courses. This film facilitates learning by reinforcing the contract formation principles faculty teach in introductory courses; showing contract formation as something real, not merely as rules to be memorized; and providing the context necessary to understand contract law and its impact on business. Part II of this article reviews some key benefits of using film as a supplemental pedagogy in undergraduate business courses. Then Parts III and IV discuss recommendations for using film to help students taking introductory courses learn contract law and develop critical thinking skills. They show how the assignment incorporates these recommendations and describes how it effectively engages students. Finally, Part V describes how faculty may use this assignment in introductory courses.
ISSN:0896-5811
1744-1722
DOI:10.1111/jlse.12056