Module Descriptors
LAW OF CONTRACT (FT)
LAWS60648
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 6
0 credits
Contact
Leader: Judith Tillson
Email: jat2@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 54
Independent Study Hours: 146
Total Learning Hours: 200
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
An EXAM length 3 HOURS weighted at 100%.
Details:-
Teaching Block 2:
1 x 3 hour examination - 100%, assessing Learning Outcomes 1-4
Details:-
Teaching Block 2:
1 x 3 hour examination - 100%, assessing Learning Outcomes 1-4
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the core principles of the Law of Contract relating to formation, performance and discharge.
Issues covered will include:
- Legal requirements for formation of contracts
- Contractual obligations arising from terms of the contract
- 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
Issues covered will include:
- Legal requirements for formation of contracts
- Contractual obligations arising from terms of the contract
- 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
Module Learning Strategies
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 - 2 hours per week x 22 weeks = 44 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 - 5 hours per semester = 10 hours.
Directed study and independent learning - principally, this will consist of research and preparation for tutorials. The module study guide provides students with an integrated programme of learning guidance via further reading references, workplans and web materials.
Completion of the workplans will encourage students to focus on the type of problem areas which can be assessed and facilitate tutorial discussion. An unseen, compulsory examination 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 - 146 hours.
TOTAL LEARNING TIME = 200 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 - 5 hours per semester = 10 hours.
Directed study and independent learning - principally, this will consist of research and preparation for tutorials. The module study guide provides students with an integrated programme of learning guidance via further reading references, workplans and web materials.
Completion of the workplans will encourage students to focus on the type of problem areas which can be assessed and facilitate tutorial discussion. An unseen, compulsory examination 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 - 146 hours.
TOTAL LEARNING TIME = 200 hours
Module Resources
Appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Well stocked library.
Module Study Guide and lecture outline.
Computing facilities will be required to access materials via the internet and specialist databases.
Specialist software: IOLIS, Westlaw.
Well stocked library.
Module Study Guide and lecture outline.
Computing facilities will be required to access materials via the internet and specialist databases.
Specialist software: IOLIS, Westlaw.
Module Texts
Poole J, (2008), Casebook on Contract (9th Edition, Open University Press)
Richards, P. (2007). Law of Contract, 8th ed. Pearson Longman
Or later editions, if available
Richard Taylor & Damian Taylor Contract Law Directions (latest edition) OUP
Richards, P. (2007). Law of Contract, 8th ed. Pearson Longman
Or later editions, if available
Richard Taylor & Damian Taylor Contract Law Directions (latest edition) OUP