These Learning Strategies will occupy your time. There are 24 weeks of normal classes including two reading weeks. Lectures provide a basic framework of concepts and principles. Classes will also include interactive learning activities such as group discussion, presentations, tests, video, web-based activities and written formative and summative assessments. Learning, Lawyering and Personal Enhancement skills will be introduced and developed as part of the workshop sessions.

22 hours of lectures
44 hours of workshops
6 hours of directed study during reading weeks.

This module will run in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. You will be introduced to the Law of Tort and explore the notion of individual responsibility as a key theme. You will be introduced to the common law and statutory forms of negligence develop and awareness of the influences operating on development of this area of tort. You will also consider the novel duty situations such as economic loss and psychiatric damage. You will develop such skills as reading case law, presentation skills and solving legal problems.

Textbooks, journals, resources packs, videos (available in the law department and the library), and the online databases.

Tort Law, Elliott & Quinn, Sweet & Maxwell, 5th Ed

1x Problem Question (to be completed at home) 50% - will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Group Presentations 50% - will assess Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5.

To pass this module, students must obtain an average mark of at least 40% and a mark of at least 25% in each component