LAW4301 · Advanced torts

Overview

This unit builds upon the study of Torts in the LLB Hons. It explores a range of torts other than negligence and selected contemporary issues in relation to tortious liability. It enhances students' understanding of the mechanisms through which torts law addresses civil wrongs. It analyses the social, economic and political constraints in which torts law operates and how they find reflection in liability rules. Where appropriate, the unit has regard to materials from other jurisdictions and adopts a comparative approach. The issues considered may vary, depending on topicality and lecturer/student interest in a given year.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate and apply specialised knowledge of a range of torts other than negligence as well as of current controversies in torts law;
2. Demonstrate advanced skills in interpreting civil liability legislation, torts law cases, academic commentary and law reform materials and applying them to solve practical problems and to evaluate torts law policy issues;
3. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of torts law in redressing civil wrongs having regard to the social, economic and political context in which tort law operates;
4. Conduct independent research into relevant domestic and international materials on current controversies in torts law; and
5. Write clear, creative and persuasive opinions and critical essays demonstrating an advanced understanding of contemporary torts and torts-related issues.
6. Work collaboratively and reflectively to research, compose and effectively present findings on a topic relevant to current controversies in Torts Law.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.