SAN JOSE COMMUNITY

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The San Jose Community College, as a part of Country’s educational system shall
primarily provide advanced Professional instruction in the field of Bachelor of
VISION Provide students a better future MISSION Science in Business Administration, Education, Culture and Arts and other fields of
through quality education. disciplines. It shall also promote research, extension services and adhere to
progressive leadership in all areas of discipline and responsibilities.
COLLEGE GOALS:

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
The students have the ability to:
a. To assess and apply the fundamental legal rules regarding contractual agreements pertaining to the business world to manage businesses effectively.
b. To analyze and apply the fundamental legal principles behind negotiable instruments.
c. To interpret and apply the law relating to the consumer protection, and the market competition act.
d. To interpret and apply the law relating to the sale of goods as a legal advisor in an organization.
e. To demonstrate and apply the various legal matters related to the establishment, running, and winding up of a company as legal advisor in an organization.

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Course Requirements:

*Students are expected to read and study text, as assigned before each class. *Students are expected to read, summarize, and type in an appropriate report style four (4) articles from a list of business periodicals
from the internet
Grading System
Preliminary Examination (20%) Midterm Examination (20%) Pre-Finals Examination (20%) Final Examination (40%)

Major Exam: 10% Major Exam: 10% Major Exam: 10% Major Exam: 20%
Quizzes: 5% Quizzes: 5% Quizzes: 5% Quizzes: 10%
Projects/Attendance: 5% Projects/Attendance: 5% Projects/Attendance: 5% Projects/Attendance: 10%

Course Description BTIs covered

*This is a study of the Philippine law on obligations and contracts. The first part of the course deals with obligations, specifically
its nature and effect, the various kinds of obligations and its mode of extinguishment. The second part is a study of the
Provides a holistic approach in effectively teaching the learners with
Philippine law on contracts, its essential requisites, the forms of contract, the rules of interpretation of contract and the
appropriate representative literary works in the world while
various kinds of defective contracts under Philippine Law. The Philippine law on obligations and contracts is primarily based on advancing their intellectual capability.
the provisions of Book IV of the Civil Code of the Philippines. The course also includes a study of Natural Obligations under the
Title III, Book IV and Estoppel under Title IV, Book IV, also of the Civil Code of the Philippines.
Course Learning Outcomes BTIs covered
 Ability to demonstrate competency in legal provisions governing business transactions in general, and law on  Introduce students to the study of law and how it governs
obligations and contracts in particular, conduct in business.
 Ability to exhibit analytical skills of applying the law on obligations and contracts on certain business transactions.  Analyze readings and cases to identify relevant laws.
 Analyze and report on ethical issues as they relate to
 Ability to display knowledge of theoretical concepts relation to business law.
business cases.
 Ability to be rational and logical when dealing with business obligations and when signing or simply talking about  Recognize legal and ethical issues when making business
 contracts.
 Ability to be offered opportunities in positions suitable to their education and with competitive salaries.
 Ability to recognize legal and ethical issues when making business decisions.
 Ability to determine whether a contractual obligation exists.
 Ability to identify general principles of illegality, agreements related to public welfare, and the regulation of business.
 Ability to determine contractual that must be in writing, effects of non-compliance, and the construction and
interpretation of contracts. decisions.
 Ability to determine contractual rights and duties under third-party contracts and assignments.  Identify the nature and classification of contracts
 Analyze exhibit analytical skills of applying the law on
 Ability to determine contractual capacity and the genuine assent.
obligations and contracts on certain business transactions.
 Ability to analyze the nature and legal implications of obligations.  Analyze and identify contracts that must be in writing
 Ability to understand the meanings of obligations and juridical necessity. effects of non-compliance, and the construction and
 Ability to elaborate the different elements/ requisites of an obligation. interpretation of contracts.
Knowledge: BTIs covered
 Fundamentals of contract formation: voluntary nature, capacity, intention to create legal relations, agreement, subject matter, form  Determine whether a contractual obligation exists.
 Formation of contract – offer and acceptance; invitation to treat, terms  Analyze readings,examples and cases related to
 Misrepresentation in relation to business to consumer contracts classifications of contracts and prepare reports applying
 The law of mistake legal theory.
 Exclusion and similar clauses in relation to business to consumer contracts  Analyze readings,examples and cases related to offer and
 Controls on exclusion and other unfair clauses at common law and by legislation in relation to business and consumer contracts and acceptance and prepare reports applying legal theory.
non-contractual situations.  Determine contractual capacity and the genuine assent.
 Consumers’ rights to redress under Part 4A of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008  Analyze readings, examples and cases related to contractual
capacity and genuine assent and prepare reports applying
legal theory.
 Determine principles of consideration and exception under
the law.
 Identify general principles of illegality, agreements related
to public welfare, and the regulation of business.
Skills: BTIs covered
 Explain the nature of obligations between contracts.  Analyze readings, examples and cases related to Sta?
 Identify and explain the requirements of obligations and contracts. Frauds and interpretation of contracts and prepare applying
 Explain how contracts are formed. legal theory.
 Identify and explain the different types of laws, its scope and jurisdiction  Analyze readings, examples and cases related to ?contracts
 Assimilate the basic principles and operations of the law on obligations and assignments and prepare reports ?legal theory
 Explore the ways that an offer may terminate.  Identify contracts that must be in writing, effect of non-
 Identify and explain the different types of obligation. compliance, and the construction and interpretation of
contracts.
  Determine contractual rights and duties under third-party
 Explain the concept, forms and consequences of breach of contract, contracts and assignments.
 Decribe remedies for breach of contract.  Identify the ways in which a contract.
Values: BTIs covered
 Analyze readings, examples and cases related to discharge
 Business law obligation and contract bind parties in an obligation and it is not presume because there obligation is based from the of contracts and prepare reports applying legal theory.
law and contracts.  Identify the ways a contract has been breached and
 These duties are called obligations. The contracts involve agreement of the parties something that has some value something to give remedies for breach of contract.
to do or not to do.  Use effective written communication skills and apply these
 An obligation is the responsibility of a party to meet the terms of a contract or agreement. If an obligation is not met, subject for skills to a variety of business-related tasks and settings.
juridical action.  Explore the nature of law and legal rights.
 A contract is an agreement that is legally binding upon the parties. Contractual rights and obligations are enforceable in the court of  Explore the sources of law relate to the business world.
law. A court may either order specific performance of the obligations or award damages for the financial loss caused due to breach  Explore the classification of law governing the business
of contract. world.
 Contractual obligations depend upon the subject matter of a contract. For instance, a sales contract may have altogether different  Discuss the general overview of the course.
contractual obligations from a property rental contract. Nevertheless, most of the contracts contain some common forms of contract  Set expectations between students and instructor.
obligations.  Analyze the nature and legal implications of obligation and
 The parties negotiate on various aspects of the agreement before it becomes binding and takes the form of a contract. Therefore, it’s contracts.
important to determine the precise time of contract formation.  Distinguish the different sources of obligations.
 Explore contractual capacity and a party’s ability to avoid a contract.  Explore legal exceptions to the law of consideration?
 Distinguish between unilateral and mutual mistakes and their impact on contracts.  Analyze common situations to determine if pre-ex? duties,
 Explore fraud, misrepresentation, and nondisclosure and their impact on contracs. past consideration, or moral obligations constitute
 Explore how undue influence and dures impact contracts. consideration.
 Explore theories of consideration.  Distinguish the types of law applicable in business
 Explore the nature of law and legal rights. situations.
 Explore the sources of law that relate to the business world.  Elaborate the different elements of an obligation.
 Explore the classification of law governing the business world.  Identify contracts that must be in writing, effects of non-
 Use current examples of ethical issues that impact a business’ legal obligations. compliance, and the construction and interpretation of
 Explore cases and identity legal and ethical issues associated. contracts.
LEARNING PLAN
Instructional
Teaching Learning
Time Allotment Intended Learning Outcomes ( ILOs) BTIs/ CLOs content Learning Materials/ Assessment
Activities
Modalities
Prelim Term Explore the nature of law and legal rights.  Develop familiarity with school Unit 1: Introduction to Classroom discussion Classroom discussion Short Quiz
Week 1-2 Explore the sources of law that relate to rules and policies Obligations and Class presentation Class presentation Assignments
the business world.  Develop familiarity with the Contracts Online Meetings Online Meetings Recitation
 - Introduction,
Explore the classification of law governing new learning modality Meaning of Powerpoint Powerpoint Class
the business world.  Introduce students to the study Obligation and Presentation Presentation Activity
Use current examples of ethical issues that of law and how it governs Elements of Modular Modular
impact a business’ legal obligations. conduct in business. Obligation
 Explore the ways in which contracts  Discuss the basic rudiments for Sources of Obligation: Classroom discussion Classroom discussion Short Quiz
arise. enforceable rights and  Law Class presentation Class presentation Assignments
 Distinguish between bilateral and obligation  Contracts Online Meetings Online Meetings Recitation
unilateral contracts.  Identify and explain the  Quasi-contracts Powerpoint Powerpoint Class
 Explore the theory behind quasi- different types of laws, its  Acts and Omissions Presentation Presentation Activity
Week 3-4 contractual liability scope and jurisdiction Published by Law Modular Modular
 Explore the requirements of an offer  Assimilate the basic principles  Quasi-delicit
and contractual intent. and operations of the law on -Kinds of Obligation
obligations
 Explore the ways that an offer
may terminate.
 Explore what constitutes
acceptance of an offer.

Explore the contractual capacity and a  Discuss the general overview of Unit 2: Performance of Classroom discussion Classroom discussion Short Quiz
party’s ability to avoid a contract. the course Obligation Class presentation Class presentation Assignments
Distinguish between unilateral and mutual  Set expectations between -Rights of an obligor in Online Meetings Online Meetings Recitation
mistakes and their impact on contracts. students and instructor obligation to do or not to Powerpoint Powerpoint Class
Explore fraud, misrepresentation, and  Analyze the nature and legal do. Presentation Presentation Activity
nondisclosure and their impact on implications of obligations and -Specific circumstances Modular Modular
contracts. contracts. affecting obligations in
Midterm Explore how undue influence and duress  Distinguish the different general
Week 5-6 impact contracts sources of obligations. *Fortultous Events
Explore theories of consideration *Fraud
*Negligence
*Delay
*Breach of Contract
Midterm Explore contracts which must be in writing  Distinguish the types of law Unit 3: Extinguishment
Week 7-8 under the Stature of Frauds and the effect applicable in business situations of Obligation Classroom discussion Classroom discussion Short Quiz
of non-compliance. Explore the Parol  Elaborate the different elements -Modes of Class presentation Class presentation Assignments
Evidence Rule and related exceptions. of an obligation Extinguishment Online Meetings Online Meetings Recitation
Explore basic rules of contract  Identify contracts that must be *Payments of debt of Powerpoint Powerpoint Class
construction. in writing, effects of non- money Presentation Presentation Activity
Explore rules used by courts in compliance, and the *Marcantile documents Modular Modular
interpreting the intent of the parties. as means of payment
 *Special Forms or
modes of payment
*Remission of
condonation, confusion,
compensation and
novation
*Effect of insolvency
and bankruptcy on
construction and interpretation extinguishment of
of contracts obligation.

Pre Finals Term Distinguish between third-party intended  Review of General Concepts of Unit 4: Introduction to Classroom discussion Classroom discussion Short Quiz
Week 9-11 and incidental beneficiaries and the right Enforceable Rights and Contracts Class presentation Class presentation Assignments
to enforce contracts. Obligations. -Concept, classification, Online Meetings Online Meetings Recitation
Explore basic rules related to assignment  Understand the nature, elements, and stages of Powerpoint Powerpoint Class
of rights, delegation of duties, and elements, interpretation and contract Presentation Presentation Activity
exceptions under a contract. application of Contract. -Freedom form contract Modular Modular
and limitation
*Person bound
*Consent
-Capacitated persons
-Requisites
-Vice of consents
Week 12-13 Explore conditions related to contracts and  Understand the concept of Unit 5: Forms of Classroom discussion Classroom discussion Short Quiz
the duty to perform. Obligation in the Civil Code of Contract Class presentation Class presentation Assignments
Explore normal discharge of contracts. the Philippines *Formalities, Online Meetings Online Meetings Recitation
Explain ways that contracts are discharged  Understand the sources of legal interpretation and Powerpoint Powerpoint Class
by agreement. obligations reformation of contracts Presentation Presentation Activity
Explore discharge of contracts due to  Explore discharge of contracts *Defective contracts Modular Modular
external causes. by impossibility and operation -Rescissible
of law -Voidable
-Unenforceable
-Void
Finals Term Explore what constitutes breach of  Distinguish and explain the Unit 6: Sales as a
14-15 contract, including anticipatory breach. different classifications. Special Contract Classroom discussion Classroom discussion Short Quiz
Explore the range of remedies available  Be able to apply the concepts *Nature, forms and Class presentation Class presentation Assignments
for breach of contract. on practical situations requisites Online Meetings Online Meetings Recitation
Explore liquidated damages, limitation of  Identify the ways a contract has -earnest money as Powerpoint Powerpoint Class
remedies and limited liability clauses. been breached and remedies for distinguished from Presentation Presentation Activity
option money Modular Modular
 *Rights/Obligations of
vendor and vendee
breach of contract -Warranties

Week 16-18 Read case studies and write response to  Understand the nature and Unit 7: Other Special Classroom discussion Classroom discussion Short Quiz
question prompts effect of obligations Laws Class presentation Class presentation Assignments
Use effective written communication skills  Be able to apply the concepts *Special Laws Online Meetings Online Meetings Recitation
and apply these skills to a variety of on practical situations -Installment Sales Powerpoint Powerpoint Class
business-related tasks and settings  Civil Code of the Philippines -Personal Property(Recto Presentation Presentation Activity
 Philippine Constitution Law) Modular Modular
-Real Property(Maceda
Law)
-PD 957/Condominium
Act

Submitted by: Approved by:

_________________________ Maria Caroline O. Moratin, D.B.A.

Instructor DEAN, College of Business and Public Administration