LC2S220 - The Law of Torts 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC2S220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Law of Torts | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Karen Counsell, Hannah Coburn | ||
| Module Team: | Anssa Amin, Clare Lewis, Holly Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will introduce students to the rules of the substantive area of the law of torts, the cornerstone of private and public tortious liability. It is the foundation for many of the other subjects studied throughout the course.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
1. Develop an understanding of the legal rules of the law of torts.
2. Develop an understanding of the transactional approach of the law of torts in terms of liability, obligations and remedies.
3. Develop knowledge and understanding of the issues that arise in determining liability in torts.
4. Develop knowledge and understanding of the common law and equitable doctrines which underpin the law of tort.
5. Develop analytical, application, problem solving skills and transactional skills.
Content Summary
The module will introduce students to the common law and statutory rules of Tort by typically covering the following indicative content:
• Legal rules concerning the major areas within tortious obligations including negligence, occupier’s liability, vicarious liability and defences.
• Appropriate remedies both common law and equity based.
• Calculations
• Transactional learning
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain, analyse and apply the major elements of tortious obligations within a transactional environment. |
| LO2 | Identify, locate and apply appropriate remedies for breaches of tortious obligations to complex problem scenarios. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Simulated transactional case study in a tortious claim | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Provide written answers to unseen set questions requiring address of key aspects of the law of torts. | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |