Unit of Study LAWS2015 Torts (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

Must have completed LEGL1001 - Legal Research and Writing AND LEGL1005 - Legal Process
Anti-requisites

Not available for students admitted to 2206351 - Associate Degree of Law (Paralegal Studies) OR 3006110 - Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies

Unit description

Provides a basic understanding of the principles upon which liability to pay compensation is based through detailed study of a number of tort actions including negligence, trespass, nuisance and defamation. Evaluate examples of the various forms of conduct and states of mind which can give rise to liability, and the different consequences which may be compensated. Critically examine the effectiveness of the law of torts in achieving its principal objective of deterrence, resource allocation, compensation and loss distribution.

Unit content

Module 1: Introduction and Trespass to Persons and Land

Module 2: Nuisance, Interference with Goods, Defamation

Module 3: Negligence; Duty (generally) & Breach

Module 4: Negligence; Causation and Damage

Module 5: Negligence; Particular Duty situations

Module 6: Negligence; Defences and Loss Distribution

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term1	Term1
Online	Term1	Term1

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explain the core concepts and principles of torts law, including negligence, nuisance, trespass and defamation

identify legal issues and apply legal reasoning to develop justifiable responses to torts law problems

research and construct a sustained and persuasive legal argument

communicate effectively both orally and in writing for legal audience.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Twice weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Twice weekly)

Assessment
Moot (Individually assessed - prepared in teams of two)	30%
Exam: Proctored, Online	60%
Participation	10%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Twice weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Twice weekly)

Assessment
Moot (Individually assessed - prepared in teams of two)	30%
Exam: Proctored, Online	60%
Participation	10%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

Davies M, Malkin I, 2021, Focus Torts, 9th edition, LexisNexis Australia, Australia. ISBN: 9780409351460 (Ebook: 9780409351477).

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

Access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection. Students will be required to complete an onboarding process to verify their identity before attempting the online exam in this unit.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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