COURSES >>>

LW6165E - Law of Tort

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Equivalent Course(s)
LW5603 or LW2103 or LW2103A or LW2603 or LW2603A or LW2603B
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2016/17

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to –

·             examine the nature, scope and objectives of tort law and its interception with other fields of law such as contract and criminal law

·             encourage students to discover the meaning and purpose of tort law, its origins, development and limitations and some of its major issues

·             equip students with a sound knowledge of the substantive rules of tort law

·             develop students’:

o    research skills

o    analytical and problem-solving skills

o    effective written and oral communication skills

o    presentation skills and the abilities to express ideas in relation to issues in tort law

·             develop an awareness of the social context in which the rules of tort law operate

·             introduce basic practical skills and develop students’ ability to advise and present innovatively on issues of liability in tort.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 or 3 hours
 
Detailed Course Information

LW6165E.pdf

Useful Links

School of Law