Abstract
Music is an innovative teaching method that uses interdisciplinary and multimedia approaches to teaching business and intellectual property law to non-law majors. This method emphasizes experiential learning and allows students to engage directly with the material. The presentation aims to share these instructional methods and the insights gained from their application.
Central to these innovative teaching methods is the use of multimedia to contextualize legal principles. For instance, in an Intellectual Property course I have taught, the legal dynamics of copyright and licensing agreements are examined through the Dolly Parton song "I Will Always Love You." This unit, which includes excerpts from various recordings, helps students understand copyright law and licensing agreements through the example of Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston’s business relationship. Students listen to different song versions, learning what happens when artists do not seek licensing agreements.
By incorporating experiential learning into an interdisciplinary framework, students are immersed in the complexities of copyright law, equipping them with the skills to address these issues in their future careers. This approach fosters a learning environment that encourages exploration and application, preparing students to navigate the legal challenges they will encounter in a technology-driven world.
At the end of the session, participants will be able to identify the licensor, identify the licensee, and understand the purpose of a licensing agreement.
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Christopher Williams, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
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