Integrating Literature and History into Construction Law Education: A Case Study Lesson Based on "The Bag Man"

8 pages•Published: July 23, 2025

Abstract

This paper explores an innovative teaching strategy in construction law education by integrating Rachel Maddow's "The Bag Man." This lesson aims to enhance students' understanding of legal principles, ethical considerations, and the influence of American history on contemporary legal practices within the construction industry. "The Bag Man," which details the political corruption scandal involving former Vice President Spiro Agnew, is used as a case study to draw parallels between political corruption and ethical issues in construction. The lesson incorporates the book and podcast formats, offering a dynamic and accessible way to present complex legal concepts and real-world case studies. By examining the historical context of political corruption, students can relate these issues to industry-specific challenges, fostering a deeper comprehension and practical skills. This approach engages students and prepares them for the ethical and legal challenges they will face in their professional careers. The lesson's methodology, implementation, and evaluation are discussed, highlighting the effectiveness of multimedia resources and historical case studies in enhancing construction law education.

Keyphrases: case based teaching, construction law, ethics, experiential learning, multimedia learning

In: Wesley Collins, Anthony J. Perrenoud and John Posillico (editors). Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 61st Annual International Conference, vol 6, pages 163-170.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/q1Cm
	https://doi.org/10.29007/gw6p

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2025:Integrating_Literature_History_into,
  author    = {Amy King Lewis and Soojin Yoon},
  title     = {Integrating Literature and History into Construction Law Education: A Case Study Lesson Based on "The Bag Man"},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 61st Annual International Conference},
  editor    = {Wesley Collins and Anthony J. Perrenoud and John Posillico},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {6},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/q1Cm},
  doi       = {10.29007/gw6p},
  pages     = {163-170},
  year      = {2025}}

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