1. Identify, recall and explain key concepts of the Law of Torts

¿Knowledge and Understanding

2. Analyse scenarios to identify relevant legal issues in the Tort of Negligence

Analysis

3.¿Solve problems by applying subject knowledge of the Law of Torts to scenarios.

Problem Solving, Application

The examination will assess students’ knowledge of the law of Tort with particular emphasis on the tort of negligence in the problem questions. (LOs 1,2,3)

¿Multiple Choice Questions will examine subject knowledge and understanding of the full range of topics taught. (LO 1,2)

¿This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the law of tort, as well as the necessary skills to apply the law to a range of case studies. A tort is a civil wrong that unfairly causes someone else to suffer a loss. The module examines a number of Torts and also examines the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Topics covered include:

- Negligence (including psychiatric injury and economic loss)
- Occupiers' liability
- Nuisance including Rylands v Fletcher
- Vicarious Liability
- Remedies & Defences

Tort Law covers a variety of different actions including: negligence, occupier’s liability, and nuisance claims (which often arise between neighbouring properties). ¿The subject matter of the module is relevant for both prospective solicitors and barristers as tortious problems are often litigated. ¿The module will also be enjoyed by students who are looking to go on to postgraduate¿Master’s¿or PhD study.¿From an employability perspective, students will also develop problem solving skills which are transferable

¿ The majority of learning materials will be presented online asynchronously organised as a series of weekly topics. Students will be encouraged to follow the weekly schedule where this is possible.

Three synchronous online webinars will be held to provide opportunities for live interaction between students and lecturer, to cover an introduction to the module and learning expectations, an assessment guidance session, and a consolidation session prior to the assessment date. These sessions will be recorded for the benefit of students who are unable to attend at the scheduled time.

The online learning materials will be organised as a range of short activities for each topic. Instant feedback will be provided where appropriate on computer-aided tests of knowledge. Summaries and explanations of applied tasks will be available, allowing students to assess their progress against suggested answers.

Tutor-student and peer interaction will be facilitated through the use of collaborative online learning spaces. Students will be able to post questions and queries as they reflect on their own developing understanding of the key subject concepts.

A formal ‘mock’ formative assessment opportunity will be offered with developmental feedback to allow students to gain a deeper understanding of the learning outcomes and how to meet them.

¿A choice of either: Tort Law. Kirsty Horsey and Erika Rackley, OUP, latest edition. Available from Law Trove

Or Tort Law Directions, Vera Bermingham and Carol Brennan, OUP, latest edition, Available from Law Trove

Access to appropriate primary and secondary legal resources.