Wednesday, January 25th - Thursday, January 26th, 2006
Introduction to Torts
OBJECTIVE
Students shall be able to
define tort,
define different classes of torts: intentional, negligence, and strict liability,
differentiate among different classes of torts,
list the elements of negligence, and
evaluate fact situations involving elements of negligence.
ACTIVITIES
Lecture/discussion: Torts
PowerPoint notes: Negligence
Students shall watch two People's Court cases.
Answer questions about each of the cases.
Assignments: Read chapter four in the text on Torts. Watch the People's Court cases and answer the questions about (1) "The little piggy who didn't go to market," and (2) "A Shotz in the dark."
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
Monitor and adjust as needed.