Abstract
Abstract: This essay describes the process by which a new college professor embraced using film clips in an undergraduate Business Law course, with the goal of enhancing student engagement and learning. In particular this paper focuses on: (1) theme days, in which a movie, TV show or actor is used a vehicle to teach an entire class; and (2) review sessions, in which a film is used as a vehicle to review material previously taught, e.g., in anticipation of a test.
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Film Clips -- Something OldAs a lawyer turned college professor, I eagerly spent the summer of 2007 preparing to teach four sections of Business Law, a sophomore-level class in the college of business
There probably will never be a movie made about the Statute of Frauds, contractual consideration, or many of the other mundane topics we cover in Business Law, but through the use of film clips and theme days these topics come to life
Some are short: “I love the themes,” “MORE MOVIE CLIPS!,” “Awesome.” Still other students are more to the point:
Summary
Film Clips -- Something OldAs a lawyer turned college professor, I eagerly spent the summer of 2007 preparing to teach four sections of Business Law, a sophomore-level class in the college of business. I decided to use film clips, both to illustrate legal issues and offer an opportunity for students to apply the law.
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