Contracts: A Modern Coursebook, Third Edition

• ISBN: 9781543856453

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  Contracts: A Modern Coursebook, Third Edition has the highest professor satisfaction rate (83% compared to an average of 54%) according to a survey of the leading contracts casebooks. The reasons are simple. Applying best practices in learning theory and textbook design, Contracts: A Modern Coursebook engages students and builds critical thinking skills faster and more efficiently.

  Each chapter begins with Learning Objectives to give students focus. To build foundational knowledge, the coursebook then thoroughly explains the law with real world examples. Test Yourself problems let students assess themselves. Students then read topical and timely case law, which has prompts to encourage reflective thinking. Each chapter ends with Questions for Review (to assess whether students understand the concepts) and a Problem Solving & Analysis section that builds critical thinking and analytical skills. Professors report a more dynamic and engaged classroom as a result.

  New to the 3rd Edition:  

  • Cultural Competency. Changes to cases, problems, and illustrations promote cultural awareness, recognize inclusive pronouns, and reflect diverse populations and perspectives.
  • Expanded Skill Development for NextGen Bar Exam. Anticipating changes for the bar exam, the coursebook includes exercises that help students develop and practice skills that align with the changing nature of law school based on guidance from the ABA and NCBE.
  • Optimized Flexibility. Modular and easy to customize content adaptable to either one or two semesters.
  • Increased Focus on Problem Solving. Builds critical thinking skills faster and more efficiently.
  • Additional Examples for Challenging Concepts. Increased attention on Parol Evidence, Consideration, Remedies, UCC §2-207, and Conditions.
  • Expanded Multiple Choice Questions. Provides increased options for assessment.
  • Additional Graphics. Helps students understand and organize concepts.
  • Improved Design. Boosts student engagement.
  • New Chapter Sequence. Reflects adopters’ feedback.
  • New Cases and Case Illustrations. Highlights contemporary contracts doctrine.

  Professors and Students will benefit from:

  • Clear and Concise Explanations of the Law 
    • Rules. Precise and concise explanations covering the Restatement (2nd) of Contracts, common law, and UCC. No rules supplements needed.
    • Analytic Frameworks. Assists students in understanding, retaining, and applying elements of the rules. 
    • Case Illustrations and Examples. Explains how the rules work in practice.
    • Flowcharts and Graphics. Appeals to visual learners.
    • Test Yourself Questions. Embedded exercises within the explanation section let students assess their understanding of the rule and the facts that trigger their application. 
  • Classic and Contemporary Cases in Various Formats
    • Case Illustrations. Concise examples illustrate application of the rules. 
    • Case Law. Edited full opinions provide opportunities for Socratic dialogue. Question prompts engage, build critical reasoning skills, and assist in class preparation. Instead of spending class time extracting rules, professors can develop students’ analytic skills and encourage students to apply law to new scenarios or hypos - a process that improves outcomes on exams.
    • Case Briefs. Traditional case briefs emphasize contracts doctrine.
  • Over 500 Questions & Problems 
    • Questions for Review. Multiple choice questions test students’ understanding of the rules and can be used as a pre- or in-class assessment or for students’ self-assessment and are easily adaptable to Canvas or other learning management systems.
    • Problem Solving and Analysis. Problems based cases and examples build critical thinking skills through a series of thought-provoking hypotheticals based on real-world scenarios. These questions provide opportunities for formative feedback in line with ABA standards.
    • Higher Satisfaction Rates. Adopters report their effectiveness in the classroom and student satisfaction rates improved dramatically with use of this coursebook.

  Teaching materials include:

  • Teacher’s Manual
    • Case Briefs.
    • Direct contact with the authors. Willing to advise on syllabi and best content.
    • Questions for Review and Other Multiple Choice can be integrated into learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, TWEN, etc.).
  • PowerPoint Slides. Designed to be used as is or easily integrated into existing slides.
  • Supplemental Online Content for Every Chapter. Builds practical skills, provides additional problems and encourages briefing cases and parsing statutes.
  • Adaptable to Different Teaching Styles. The book design is flexible enough that it is usable by professors with different teaching styles – e.g., Socratic, Problems-based, or Group Work.