GANNON UNIVERSITY
2004 SPRING COURSE SCHEDULE
STEPHANIE DOMITROVICH
LEGL 227 IE, Contract Law-3 Credits, PAC 3201

The instructor intends to teach her students basic drafting rules and principles involving contracts. We will analyze the writing process in the area of contract law. The instructor will accomplish all the above goals by lecture, writing examples, and through the students' participation and discussion in class regarding reading and writing assignments. Your instructor is Stephanie Domitrovich whose work address is as follows:
Erie County Court House
Room 223
140 West 6thStreet
Erie, PA 16501
Telephone Work: 451-6230
CLASS TIME/LOCATION
Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:50 p.m.

ATTENDANCE
Attendance is mandatory. It is essential that you attend class to understand the legal principles
and writing skills introduced to you through the lectures. Attendance will be taken to assure
proper credit to or subtraction from your grade.

INTEGRITY
We cannot underestimate the importance of ethics in the area of contracts. You as a student will
also be held strictly liable for any ethical breaches or concerns regarding homework assignments,
etc. Unethical behavior will be addressed appropriately.

NOTES
If you experience any problems related to the course, please do not hesitate to talk to me before
or after class. You may also telephone me privately to address a situation. We can work
together to resolve any issue as long as you notify me in order to address the problem or issue promptly.
This syllabus has a schedule which may be changed by your instructor with adequate notice to you.

SCHEDULING OF READING ASSIGNMENTS
Your reading schedule and homework assignments are listed below. This instructor recommends
you read each reading assignment more than at least six times. Law-related material is difficult
to understand if not read carefully and repeatedly for better comprehension. The library has
reading selections on file for this course regarding ethics and business.

TESTS/GRADING
Each Exam (Mid-term and Final) is worth 33.3% of your grade. These questions are derived
from both the reading and homework assignments as well as class lectures. The remaining
33.3% is determined by classroom participation, attendance and homework assignments.
Grading Policy:

A   93 - 100
A-   90 - 92

B+   86 - 89
B   83 - 85
B-   80 - 82

C+   76 - 79
C   70 - 75
D   60 - 69
E   59&Below

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Basic Contract Law for Paralegals by Jeffrey A. Helewitz, Aspen Law and Business, Second Edition, 1998.
The Elements of Contract Drafting with Ouestions and Clauses for Consideration by George W.
Kuney, American Casebook Series, West Group, 2003.