MLJ704 - Torts and Policy
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Jason Taliadoros Trimester 3: Sharon Erbacher |
| Cohort rule: | For M729 (Juris Doctor) students only |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | MLJ701 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities (2 hours) + 2 hour online seminar (live streamed and recording provided) per week |
Content
This unit examines the area of Tort Law in Australia and is divided into two main areas: intentional torts and unintentional torts. In this unit you will explore and critically examine the legal principles, theories and policies that regulate tortious liability. You will also gain a detailed understanding of the laws and principles of negligence that are increasingly receiving legal and public attention.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Explain and analyse the key common law and statutory principles that govern tort law | GLO1: Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Synthesise and critique complex legal theories, legal reform, and policy considerations related to tort law | GLO1: Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Solve authentic client problems using principles of tort law | GLO1: Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Written Assignment Part A: Problem based written assignment Part B: Discussion paper | Part A: 2500 words | Part A: 30% | Week 6 |
| Examination (Open Book) | 2 hours | 60% | Exam period |
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Written Assignment Part A: Problem based written assignment Part B: Discussion paper | Part A: 2500 words | Part A: 30% | Week 6 |
| Examination (Open Book, Proctored) | 2 hours | 60% | Exam period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MLJ704 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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