LAW1113 Torts
Faculty of Law
LAW1113 Torts is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs LAW1111 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW1113
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW1113
1 unit list LAW1113 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit commences with an introductory study of the role and objectives of the law of torts in redressing and compensating civil wrongs, and its relationship with statutory compensation schemes. In terms of the substantive law, students begin by examining the intentional torts of battery, assault, false imprisonment, and trespass to land, as well as the tort of private nuisance (and defences to all of these torts) Next, students consider, in detail, the tort of negligence. There is an in-depth study of the elements of the tort of negligence - namely duty of care, breach of duty, causation, remoteness, defences and the assessment of damages - and the particular problems raised by negligently caused mental harm and pure economic loss. Students will also consider the principles and rationale of vicarious liability. Throughout the unit, students will explore the impact of statutory law reform, in particular the civil liability reforms, on torts law, in the broader context of how civil wrongs should be redressed.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz questionsOther10%
- Assignment30%
- Final examExam60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Articulate and apply the fundamental principles of negligence law, false imprisonment, trespass to land and nuisance, including defences and remedies
- 2
Analyse the aims of torts law and its relationship with alternative schemes of compensation, and critically evaluate its role and effectiveness in redressing civil wrongs and compensating losses
- 3
Demonstrate intellectual and creative skills to articulate legal and policy issues, to research, interpret and synthesise relevant legal, policy and factual matters, and to formulate reasoned and appropriate responses to legal problems
- 4
Communicate effectively and persuasively
- 5
Learn and work autonomously and use feedback to improve their own capabilities and performance.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials7 hours
- Workshops18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Joanna Kyriakakis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW1113?
You need LAW1111 before you enrol.
What can I take after LAW1113?
LAW1113 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including LAW4301.
When is LAW1113 offered?
In 2023, LAW1113 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW1113?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW1113 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.