ELEMENTS B1/B2: Prof. FajerMUSIC: Alicia de Larrocha, Piano

Mozart, Piano Sonata in D Major (1789)Beethoven, Seven Bagatelles (1802)

The Art of Alicia de Larrocha (2003) (Disc 2)

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1

1.Why Elements?2. Why Animals/Pierson?3. Logistics4. 1L Issues: Control5. Pierson & DQs 1 & 2

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #11. Why Elements?

2.Why Animals/Pierson?3. Logistics4. 1L Issues: Control5. Pierson & DQs 1 & 2

William ShakespeareThe Merchant of Venice

Act V Scene 1

Launcelot Gobbo (enters):

Sola, sola.

William ShakespeareThe Merchant of Venice

Act V Scene 1

Launcelot Gobbo (enters):

Sola, sola!

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #11. Why Elements?2. Why Animals/Pierson?

3.Logistics4. 1L Issues: Control5. Pierson & DQs 1 & 2

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1Logistics

Forms to Circulate•Seating Chart (Preferred First Names)•Attendance Pseudonyms•Lunches•Contact Info

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1Logistics

Dean’s Fellow:

Catherine Laughlin

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1Logistics

Operation of the Class•Class time as rehearsal/workshop

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1Logistics

Operation of the Class•Class time as rehearsal/workshop

•Mechanics in Info Memo #1; Note Especially:– Courtesy

– Discussion Questions (DQs)

– Panel System

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #11. Why Elements?2. Why Animals/Pierson?3. Logistics

4. 1L Issues: Control5. Pierson & DQs 1 & 2

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1

Three Common 1L IssuesClass #1: ControlClass #2: Competition v. CooperationClass #3: Confusion

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1Sense of Control is important for your

Peace of MindCan’t Control Everything

Can Take Steps to Feel More in Control

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1Steps to Feel More in Control

•Over Your Time (v. Distractions)– Clearly Distinguish Work & Break Time – Use timers for both work & breaks– Keep a log over several days

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1Steps to Feel More in Control

•Over the Material & Your Performance– Before Class: Do DQs Carefully & Write Out Briefs – After Class: Review & Repair – Check Briefs Against Posted Models– Written Assignments

• Do all parts of• Compare to posted comments & models

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1Steps to Feel More in Control

•Over the Material & Your Performance

ASK QUESTIONS!!!

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1Steps to Feel More in Control

•Hurricane Season: –Getting Good Information

–Preparation

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1• Hurricane Season:

–Getting Good Information• NHC Website: www.nhc.noaa.gov

• Check every couple of days in Fall

–Preparation

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1• Hurricane Season:

–Preparation for no power for several days (1992 & 2005)• Long Term Prep

– Water; Canned Goods; Non-Electric Can Opener

– Flashlight; Battery-Op Radio; Batteries; Candles

GET A NON-ELECTRONIC LANDLINE PHONE

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1• Hurricane Season:

–Preparation for no power (1992 & 2005)• Immediate Prep

– Gas in Car– Cash– Print Out Schoolwork– Check UM Websites/Emergency Phone #s for

Closure & Reopening Info

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1• Hurricane Season:

–After Storm• UM as Refuge/Safe Space (Power & Shower)• Missed Elements Classes Shift Forward Until

You Get New Schedule

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #1

Hurricane Season:

Questions??

ELEMENTS B1/B2 CLASS #11. Why Elements?2. Why Animals/Pierson?3. Logistics4. 1L Issues: Control5. Pierson & DQs 1 & 2

Pierson v. PostCASES IN CONTEXT

•History of the Underlying Dispute (DQ1)•How Legal System Has Handled Similar Disputes (DQ2)•How Society Has Handled Similar Disputes Outside the Legal System (DQ3) (Class #2)•Overall Social/Historical Context (1805) (Class #2)

Pierson v. Post: Who is Who?

Pierson v. Post: Who is Who?

2d sentence of case: “The declaration stated that Post … did ‘find and start … a fox,’ and whilst there hunting, chasing and pursuing the same with his dogs and hounds, and when in view thereof, Pierson, well knowing the fox was so hunted and pursued, did, in the sight of Post, … kill and carry it off.’

Pierson v. Post: Who is Who?

• Post did find and start the fox, hunted and pursued it.

• Pierson, knowing the fox was hunted and pursued, did kill and carry it off.

So Why Is Case Called

Pierson v. Post?

Pierson v. Post: Who is Who?

Why Is Case Called Pierson v. Post?

First Sentence: “This was an action of trespass on the case commenced in a

justice’s court by the present defendant against the now plaintiff.”

Some appellate courts put the name of the party appealing first.

(e.g., here; US Supreme Ct.)

Pierson v. Post: Who is Who?

Why Is Case Called Pierson v. Post?

First Sentence: “This was an action of trespass on the case commenced in a justice’s court by the

present defendant against the now plaintiff.”Some appellate courts put the name of the party

appealing first.

Some appellate courts leave the name of the case as originally filed (e.g., U.S.

Courts of Appeal)