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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2024-09-01

Module Leader:

Kikelomo Kila

Version Number

2024.02

Learning Methods

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Seminar

Professional Body Requirements

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Synopsis

You will learn about the common law of England and Wales concerning liability in tort. You will study the different torts within the law of torts, examining the theoretical justifications and conceptual underpinnings. This study will help you to understand the significance of this form of civil law in a… For more content click the Read More button below.

You will learn about the common law of England and Wales concerning liability in tort. You will study the different torts within the law of torts, examining the theoretical justifications and conceptual underpinnings. This study will help you to understand the significance of this form of civil law in a modern, fast-paced world.

Learning Strategy

The module will approach tort law from a problem-based analysis, using Paulo Freire’s pedagogy. Instead of using a banking approach to teaching tort law, students will be encouraged to actively participate in lectures and develop critical thinking and legal reasoning on tort law. The syllabus will be taught through lectures… For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to tort law, theories of justice, and negligenceThe elements of the duty of careOmissionsThe Liability of Public AuthoritiesEconomic LossPsychiatric harmCausationDefences to negligenceVicarious LiabilityLand torts, including the rule in Rylands v FletcherDefamation and privacy

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Develop a detailed understanding of the fundamental legal principles of tort law, within aspects of their social, institutional and cultural contexts.
2.
Know how to apply a sustained critique of potential arguments and developed conclusions to legal problems.
3.
Know how to demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate and apply theoretical concepts, principles and rules of tort law to complex legal problems and scenarios, with an analysis of potential arguments and clearly developed conclusions.
4.
Be able to effectively communicate solutions to legal problems, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms within the context of tort law.
5.
Develop an ability to select, critically analyse and use a range of appropriate primary and secondary legal materials, with accurate legal referencing.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Exam

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Assessment 2: In-Class Test

Assessment 3: Exam

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Guidelines. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework’s and examinations.

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Guidelines. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework’s and examinations.

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