Business Law Syllabus
Syllabus-Business Law
Business Law (5044) Syllabus
2023-2024
Instructor: Mrs. Catherine M Brehmer
Email: cbrehmer@greenville.k12.sc.us
Room: Business 102
Planning Period: 4th Block
Class Period: 1. Inclusion 1. Inclusion
2. Business Law 2. Business Law
3. Entrepreneurship 3. Planning
4. Planning 4. Entrepreneurship
Phone: 864-355-3459
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the legal environment in which a consumer operates, to provide the student with knowledge of the legal environment in which a business operates, and to provide the student with knowledge of legal principles.
CREDIT: Students will receive one (1) unit for the successful completion of this course.
PREREQUISITE: None
TEXTBOOKS
LAW FOR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL USE 16E, 2004, John Adamson, South Western Publishing Company, Mason, Ohio
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE BUSINESS LAW Course # 5044
Weeks/Dates
Unit
Topic
Week 1
Safety, Student Organizations
Classroom Rules/ Study Skills/Notes
Pre-test, Introduction to class (Rules, Procedures, Expectations, Seating, Etc.
Career Exploration: Attitude on the job, office accidents, emergency plan, threat of computer virus ethical use of computer
Computer Law: Brief mention of DECA and FBLA, Career Technology Programs,
Basic of Law
Chapter 1- Our Laws
Our Legal System Review/TEST
Types of Laws Review/TEST
Ethics
Chapter 2 – Ethics and Our Law What is Ethics?
Reasoning About Right and Wrong Review/TEST
Basic of Law
Chapter 4 – The Court System
Dispute Resolution and the Courts Review/TEST
Federal Court System
State Court System Review/TEST
Basic of Law/Civil vs. Criminal
Chapter 5 – Our Criminal Laws
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure Review/TEST
Civil vs. Criminal
Chapter 6 – Personal Injury Law/offenses against Individuals
Review/TEST
Intentional torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability
Contract Law
Chapter 11 – Legality of Contracts
Which Agreements Are Legal Review/Test
Winter Break
Enforce-ability of Illegal Agreements
REVIEW/ EXAM
2nd Semester 2023
Contract Law
Chapter 12 – Written Contracts
What is the Statute of Frauds?
Exceptions to the Statue of Frauds Review/TEST
How Are Contracts Interpreted?
Contract Law
Chapter 13 – Contractual Duties
Transfer of Contractual Obligations
Performance of Duties
Contract Law
Chapter 14 – How Courts Enforce Contracts
Remedies for Breach of Contract Review/Test
Denial of Remedies for Breach of Contract
Consumer Law
Chapter 17 – Consumer Protection
Federal Protection Review/ TEST
State/Local Protection and Product Liability
Warranties
Domestic/Personal Law
Chapter 18 – Legal Considerations in Marriage and Divorce
Legal Aspects of Marriage
Legal Aspects of Divorce
Real and Personal Property
Chapter 19 – Property
Classes of Property Review/TEST
Acquiring property
Chapter 21 – Real Property
What is Real Property?
Nature and transfer of Ownership
Other’s Rights in Your Land
Employment Law
Chapter 27 – Employment Contracts
Creation of Employment Contracts
Employer’s Basic Duties Review/TEST
Termination of Employment Contracts
Chapter 29 – Employment Discrimination
Illegal Employment Discrimination
Proving Illegal Discrimination
Specific Laws Making Unjustified Discrimination Illegal
Project/Review
Law Project, Review, Post-Test, Final Exam
*Note: The above schedule is tentative pending time needed and use of other programs such as Junior Achievement. Some chapters may be combined or even deleted as long as course standards are sufficiently covered. Some weeks may overlap due to assemblies, Spirit Week
OBJECTIVE:
Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and facilities, the student will be able to successfully complete all of the core standards.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture
Handouts
Hands on Activities
Guest Speakers
Projects
Student classroom presentations, Public Speaking requirements for Students.
** VIDEOS, YOUTUBE and SECTIONS OF MOVIES
ITEMS TO BRING TO CLASS DAILY
Students are expected to come to class with a pen.
Students will be required to keep notes on their school laptop.
Students will be required to bring textbook and workbook to class everyday
All other materials will be provided.
COURSE EVALUATION
This is a performance-based class; so all students will be expected to demonstrate the learning which includes public speaking and presentations to receive credit for the class.
Daily Grades -This will include assignments from the textbook, workbook, article assignments, and group assignments. Including, presentations and public speaking.
Quizzes - Quizzes will be given throughout the semester
Articles – Article reviews will be done most Fridays.
Tests - These will be problems covering the skills emphasized by each unit as well as short answer questions , fill in the blank, multiple choice, etc. Including, presentations and public speaking.
Each grading period your grade will be based on the following:
60% - Projects, Tests - These will not always take the traditional form – they may include required presentations or writing assignments.
40% - Daily work, short assignment, daily projects.
Assignments:
If assignments are turned in after class or later, they will consider late.
Late assignments will be graded, and then reduced 10 points per class they are late (if paper is turned in AFTER the CLASS it is another day late!
If you have questions on the assignment, please ask questions right away to prevent delays.
Behavioral Expectations & Consequences
Please be aware that a student’s computer may be monitored at any time by the teacher or another GCSD employee without notice to the student. A record of where the student has been on the computer or on the Internet may be given to the appropriate grade-level administrator if deemed necessary. The student should not attempt to prevent the monitoring of his/her computer at any time.
Behavioral Expectations
Be ready to work as soon as you walk in the classroom.
Be attentive at all times.
Be on task throughout the class period.
Be respectful of others and school property.
Be POSITIVE and Be PATIENT throughout the learning process!
The above rules are in addition to the business lab rules and school rules as outlined in student handbooks.
Consequences: following protocol when dealing with classroom discipline concerns. All steps should be followed prior to issuing a discipline referral. (Exception of incidents regarding fighting, threats to others, drugs, alcohol, tobacco use, weapons, etc.)
Confer with student & Change seating assignment
· Contact Parent (Email, Phone, or parent conference) (This may occur when seat is changed)
· Teacher Detention
· Office Referral
The severity of the student’s behavior and consideration of any prior consequences given to the student will determine the appropriate consequence to be given by the teacher.
Policies
Homework
Generally, there is no homework in the course. However, students will need to study for unit tests.
Make-Up Work
Students who miss class time or have difficulty keeping up with the pace of the class should attend scheduled make-up sessions. Make-up sessions will be held on designated afternoon after school. Students who miss class time are responsible for checking to see if they have any work that needs to be made up upon their return to class. Students cannot make up work during class time without teacher consent. Students have five days upon their return to class to make up work.
Attendance/Tardy
Students are allowed five absences per semester-long course. Students will be allowed tardies during the course. On the fourth, fifth, and sixth tardy, students will be assigned Saturday detention for two hours. Failure to show for or arriving late to Saturday detention will result in the student being suspended out of school. A referral will be written on the seventh and each subsequent tardy.
Restroom/Water Passes
Students should use the restroom and get water before coming into the classroom. However, in case of emergencies, students may be allowed to leave the classroom to use the restroom or to get water. You have five restroom passes per semester. Should more than two per week, you will be assigned 10 minute after school detention and 5 minutes added each time. A medical note on file with the nurse is necessary to excuse a student from this policy. WATER is the only drink allowed in the room. FOOD OR DRINKS other than water are not allowed in the classroom.
Communication with Parents
Open House! Please come with students
A daily grades are available to the resource teacher of a student with an IEP. Progress reports are sent home at the midpoint of each nine weeks. Report cards are sent home at the end of each nine weeks.
Parents/Guardians are contacted on an as needed basis by phone or e-mail to discuss student behavior and/or student progress. Please update your contact information.
Parents/Guardians can contact the teacher at any time to discuss their child’s behavior and/or progress in the course.
Parents/Guardians are invited to join the PORTAL so they have access to their students grades on a minimum of a daily inquiry.
PLEASE MAKE USE OF PARENT PORTAL
GRADING SCALE
100 - 90 A
89 - 80 B
79 - 70 C
69 - 60 D
59 and below is Failing
BUSINESS LAW ACTIVITY COURSE CODE: 5044 COURSE DESCRIPTION:
SC State Standards
This course develops an understanding of legal rights and responsibilities in personal and business law with applications applied to everyday roles as consumers, citizens, and workers. The student will have an understanding of the American legal system, courts/court procedures, criminal justice systems, torts, the civil justice system, oral and written contracts, sales contracts and warranties, consumer protection, social responsibility, and ethics. OBJECTIVE: Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and facilities, the student will be able to successfully complete all of the following core standards for a course which grants one unit of credit. RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVEL: 10 - 12 grade COMPUTER ACCESS REQUIRED: 1 computer per student PREREQUISITE: None CREDIT: 1 unit RESOURCES: MySCTextbooks A. SAFETY Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including safety as required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study. 1. Review school safety policies and procedures. 2. Review classroom safety rules and procedures. 3. Review safety procedures for using equipment in the classroom. 4. Identify major causes of work-related accidents in office environments. 5. Demonstrate safety skills in an office/work environment. B. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including professional development, required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study. 2 February, 2017 1. Identify the purpose and goals of a Career and Technology Student Organization (CTSO). 2. Explain how CTSOs are integral parts of specific clusters, majors, and/or courses. 3. Explain the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of a CTSO. 4. List leadership opportunities that are available to students through participation in CTSO conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities. 5. Explain how participation in CTSOs can promote lifelong benefits in other professional and civic organizations. C. TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including the ethical use of technology as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study. 1. Demonstrate proficiency and skills associated with the use of technologies that are common to a specific occupation. 2. Identify proper netiquette when using e-mail, social media, and other technologies for communication purposes. 3. Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of laptops, tablets, computers, and/or networks. 4. Explain the consequences of social, illegal, and unethical uses of technology (e.g., piracy; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices in the work environment). 5. Discuss legal issues and the terms of use related to copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to downloading of images, photographs, documents, video, sounds, music, trademarks, and other elements for personal use. 6. Describe ethical and legal practices of safeguarding the confidentiality of business related information. 7. Describe possible threats to a laptop, tablet, computer, and/or network and methods of avoiding attacks. D. PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study. 1. Demonstrate punctuality. 2. Demonstrate self-representation. 3 February, 2017 3. Demonstrate work ethic. 4. Demonstrate respect. 5. Demonstrate time management. 6. Demonstrate integrity. 7. Demonstrate leadership. 8. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration. 9. Demonstrate conflict resolution. 10. Demonstrate perseverance. 11. Demonstrate commitment. 12. Demonstrate a healthy view of competition. 13. Demonstrate a global perspective. 14. Demonstrate health and fitness. 15. Demonstrate self-direction. 16. Demonstrate lifelong learning. E. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study. 1. Demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills. 2. Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills. 3. Demonstrate mathematical reasoning. 4. Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills. 5. Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. 6. Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness. 7. Demonstrate an understanding of business ethics. 8. Demonstrate confidentiality. 9. Demonstrate an understanding of workplace structures, organizations, systems, and climates. 10. Demonstrate diversity awareness. 11. Demonstrate job acquisition and advancement skills. 12. Demonstrate task management skills. 13. Demonstrate customer-service skills. F. PRINCIPLES OF LAW Effective business law professionals demonstrate a basic understanding of principles of law. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the business program of study. 1. Discuss the historical background of the United States legalsystem. 2. Identify sources of today’s law: constitution (state and federal), common 4 February, 2017 law, statutory law, court decisions, administrative law (regulations), and case law. 3. Analyze the basic principles upon which the Constitution of the United States is based. 4. Classify types of laws and explain why laws are needed (i.e. civil, criminal, procedural, and substantive). 5. Distinguish between different types of courts. 6. Examine how courts interpret law and explain the role of precedent in the legal system. 7. Identify the types of cases heard in each of the federal and state courts and the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction. 8. Explain the relationship between law and ethics and why they sometimes conflict. 9. Research cases dealing with laws using appropriate technology. G. LEGAL SYSTEM Effective business law professionals demonstrate a basic understanding of the legal system. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the business program of study. 1. Identify ethical character traits: honesty, integrity, compassion, respect, responsibility, citizenship, and justice. 2. Explain the relationship between law and ethics and why they sometimes conflict. 3. Explain the differences between local, state, and federal government and the powers and limitations of each. 4. Define statutory law, identify the purpose of statutory law, and describe how a bill becomes a statue under federal law. 5. Identify ways laws affect individuals, sources of law, constitutional rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and the responsibilities of government. 6. Distinguish between the roles of legal professionals (e.g., judges, lawyers, and paralegals.) 7. Define “negligence per se” and give examples of circumstances under which it applies. 8. Analyze the significance of “full disclosure” as it applies to law. 9. Possess a working vocabulary of most frequently used legal terms, such as litigation, arbitration, mediation, conciliation, etc. 10. Complete legal documents with notarization as required. 11. Define environmental law, energy regulation and conservation, and explain the purpose and need.