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LW6165E - Law of Tort

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Equivalent Course(s)
LW5603 (only applicable to students who completed LW5603 before Sem A 2019/20)
Exclusive Courses:
LW5603A, LW5603B, LW2103, LW2103A, LW2603, LW2603A & LW2603B
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2024/25

* 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: 30%
Examination: 70%
Examination Duration: 2 or 3 hours
 
Detailed Course Information

LW6165E.pdf

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