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You'll need some important information about when and where we'll meet, how the classes will run, what pedagogic tools we'll use and so on.
Our class (CML 1207 for 2007-08) will meet Mondays from 10:00 to 11:20 in FTX 147A and Thursday from 10:00 to 11:20 in FTX 351.
Attendance is important and will be rewarded. It would be foolish to regularly rely on the assigned or supplemental readings, or worse, another student’s notes, as a substitute for attendance. I understand that, on occasion for good reason, you may be unable to
attend class. In such cases, you should read the relevant sections of
the casebook and the textbook, speak with the
class tutor, and if you still have questions or problems, see me well
before the exam period.
Punctuality is essential. Stragglers are distracting to me and the
other students, not to mention disrespectful and unprofessional. Sometimes you can't avoid being late, and if you let me know in advance, this will never be a problem. Without a heads-up, you
are better not to come at all than to arrive late.
In general, we are going to take a heavily problem-oriented approach
toward the material for this course. That is, we'll frequently work
through problems as a way of understanding, discussing and organizing
the subject matter. Still, classes will involve a combination of lecturing, question and answer sessions, discussions and problem solving. Discussion and participation are valued highly and will be considered when making any discretionary decision. Other learning exercises like role playing, brainstorming and “buzz” groups may also be used from time to time. I am going to provide
you with a name card and ask you to bring it to class.
I should also point out that there is discussion lounge on this site for students to visit and chat about tort-related topics. You can use this space to discuss tort issues in the news, talk about the subject matter or ask questions. The class forum is moderated by our tutor, so is an excellent place to follow-up on class discussions.
I've also arranged for a series of high-profile experts to deliver guest lectures on various tort-related topics. For example, we'll hear from Canada's leading class action lawyer, Harvey T. Strosberg, Q.C., and the former dean of the Common Law section, Bruce Feldthusen, who literally wrote the book on pure economic loss. These guest lectures are an integral part of the course pedagogy, and the substance will be fully examinable.
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