COURSE SYLLABUS
Law in Society – Mr. Brown
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Law in Society is a one-half or one-credit course designed to acquaint
students with basic legal principles common to business and personal activities. This course is an
overview of criminal, civil, contract, and consumer law. Topics include evaluating contracts, purchasing
appropriate insurance, interpreting state and federal criminal law, and representing other businesses as
employee or contractor. For a half-credit course, content standards 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, and 14 must
be included.
PREREQUISITES: The foundation course may be Business Technology Applications or Business
Essentials
PROGRAM: In the Business, Management, and Administration cluster, students choose one of three
pathways―
Administrative Services, Business Information Technology, or Corporate and General Management.
Specific content standards tell what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course.
The foundation course may be Business Technology Applications or Business Essentials. For
students entering the Business Information Technology pathway, Business Technology Applications
is a prerequisite to other courses.
The Business, Management, and Administration cluster prepares students with the fundamental
knowledge and skills for careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions
essential to efficient and productive business operations. Instruction is flexible and focuses on quality
performance in the skill areas of organization, time management, customer service, and
communication. In addition, students learn ways in which technology, globalization, and regulatory
issues affect the day-to-day operation of businesses. Information is also provided regarding possible
credentialing or certification.
COURSE GOALS: The Business, Management, and Administration cluster prepares students with the
fundamental knowledge and skills for careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business
functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Instruction is flexible and focuses on
quality performance in the skill areas of organization, time management, customer service, and
communication.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S):
When is there ever an ethical justification for violation of the law? When is there sufficient ethical
justification for violating the law? What are the major influences on our legal system? How does one create
a legally enforceable contract? Why are contracts necessary? What makes property “real”?
Why should a person be relieved from his/her debts? What specific risks might a business owner want to insure against?
Why does the mother usually obtain child custody? Is that fair?
When should you hire an attorney?
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COURSE OUTLINE: Students will explore the areas of Criminal Law, Civil Law, Contract
Law, Consumer Law, Bankruptcy Law, Classifications of Law, Domestic Relations, Real
Property, Insurance, Ethics, and Career Opportunities
CULMINATING PRODUCTS:
speakers, job shadow, debate
COURSE FEE:
FBLA/DECA project, case studies, mock trials, guest
$10.00
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES: Your grade will be determined using the “total points”
method. Each graded activity will be worth a pre-determined amount of points. Points you earn
will be divided into the maximum possible number of points to determine your grade.
Assessments will be in oral and/or written form.
GRADING SCALE:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59 and below
CTSO:
FBLA / DECA
AVAILABLE INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL(S): University Degree
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I, _____________________________________________ hereby acknowledge receipt of this
syllabus and understand its contents and agree to abide by its intent and pay the course fee.
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