Module LAW2015 for 2017/8
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW2015: Law of Torts
This module descriptor refers to the 2017/8 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
It is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics in the following order, although precise content and order may vary according to the availability of specialist teaching staff.
Term One
Introduction to Tort
Trespass to Person
Trespass to Land
Private Nuisance
Rylands v Fletcher
Public Nuisance
Defamation
Privacy
Term 2
Introduction to Negligence
Duty of Care
Breach
Causation of Damage
Remoteness of Damage
Defences
Public Bodies
Omissions
Psychiatric Harm
Vicarious Liability
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
---|---|---|
58 | 242 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning & Teaching activity | 22 | 22 x 1 hour Lectures |
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activity | 13.5 | 9 x 1.5 hour syndicate workshops |
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activity | 13.5 | 9 x 1.5 hour seminars |
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 9 | 9 x 1 hour Q & A sessions |
Guided Independent study | 32 | Workshop preparation |
Guided Independent study | 80 | Assessment preparation |
Guided Independent study | 10 | Formative assessment |
Guided Independent study | 120 | Individual reading and lecture preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
www.bailii.org