Module Descriptors
LAW OF CONTRACT (PTE)
LAWS60720
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
0 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 32
Independent Study Hours: 168
Total Learning Hours: 200
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Texts
Smith JC; Smith & Thomas (2000) Casebook on Contract, 11th ed. Sweet & Maxwell, London
Richards P (2003 Law of Contract, 6th ed. Longman, Harlow
Richards P (2003 Law of Contract, 6th ed. Longman, Harlow
Module Additional Assessment Details
Details:- 1 x assignment, maximum length 2,500 words, at the end of Semester 1 (30%), which will assess learning outcomes 1 - 4.
and
1 x 3 hour examination at the end of Semester 2 (70%), which will assess learning outcomes 1- 4.
and
1 x 3 hour examination at the end of Semester 2 (70%), which will assess learning outcomes 1- 4.
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 - 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 - principally, this will consist of research and preparation for tutorials. Preparatory lecture materials and Study Plans will be provided, thereby allowing lecture sessions to concentrate on particular aspects in more depth. 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 - 168 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 - 8 hours.
Directed study and independent learning - principally, this will consist of research and preparation for tutorials. Preparatory lecture materials and Study Plans will be provided, thereby allowing lecture sessions to concentrate on particular aspects in more depth. 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 - 168 hours.
TOTAL LEARNING TIME = 200 hours
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 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.