Richards, P. (2003). Law of Contract, 6th ed. Harlow; Longman.
Smith J C, Smith and Thomas. (2000). Casebook on Contract, 11th ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell.

1 x assignment (word processed), maximum length 2,000 words at the end of Semester 1 (40%). The coursework will assess Learning Outcomes 1-4.

1 x tutorial participation (10%). A tutorial based presentation will assess Learning Outcomes 1 & 5.

1 x 2 hour open book examination at the end of Semester 2 (50%). Students may consult their completed tutorial workplans in the examination. The examination will assess Learning Outcomes 1-4.

To pass this module, a student must:

(a) obtain a mark of at least 40% for the tutorial-based presentation, AND
(b) obtain a mark of at least 35% in both the assignment and the examination, AND
(c ) the average mark for the assignment and the examination must be at least 40%.'

The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the core principles of the Law of Contract relating to formation, performance and discharge of contracts.

Issues covered will include:

- Legal requirements for formation of contracts
- Conractual obligations arising from terms of contracts
- Exclusion clauses and unfair terms
- Vitiating factors and their consequences
- Methods of discharging contractual obligations
- Remedies for breach of contract
- Legal developments resulting from commercial activity and technological advances.

Whole Group Sessions :- a series of participatory lectures will disseminate basic knowledge and understanding as the foundation of preparation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions - 24 hours.

Small Group Sessions :- a series of tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of the Law of Contract. A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used to encourage and develop both collaborative and individual learning; for example, a moot and an information technology based tutorial - 8 hours.

Directed Study and Independent Learning :- This will consist of preparation for lecture and tutorial sessions and research. Preparatory lecture materials will be provided, thereby allowing lecture sessions to concentrate on particular aspects in more depth. Sthe Study Guide will provide students with a directed programme of learning guidance via further reading references, Westlaw and website references and preparatory workplans. Tutorial discussions questions will necessitate and encourage further independent research. Students will be expected to develop their information technology skills by accessing IOLIS, WESTLAW and web materials.

Completion of the workplans will encourage students to focus on the type of problem areas which can be assessed. It is hoped that the fact that students may take their completed workplans into the examination room will encourage them to undertake this work. In addition, the use of the workplans during the course of the examination is intended to place a greater emphasis on analytical skills as opposed to rote learning. An unseen compulsory examinaion question, based on a pre-seen case report and the format of the assignment will allow some assessment of research skills. Completion of tutorial reflective assessment forms at the end of each tutorial will encourage students to assess their progress, identify strengths and weaknesses and manage their time more effectively - 268 hours.

Total Learning Time - 300 hours.

Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide.
Preparatory Lecture Materials
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Specialist software: IOLIS, WESTLAW, Lotus Learning Space.