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Unit of Study LAW00053 - Foundations of Torts (2018)

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Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 identify the elements of a negligence action and a limited number of other torts
2 explain the role of tort law and how it has been impacted by legislative change
3 determine how damages are assessed
4 describe the processes by which claims for compensation are pursued
5 apply to factual situations the principles of liability to pay compensation
6 demonstrate legal writing skills appropriate to the role of a paralegal

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. identify the elements of a negligence action and a limited number of other torts
    • GA4:
  2. explain the role of tort law and how it has been impacted by legislative change
    • GA4:
  3. determine how damages are assessed
    • GA4:
  4. describe the processes by which claims for compensation are pursued
    • GA4:
  5. apply to factual situations the principles of liability to pay compensation
    • GA7:
  6. demonstrate legal writing skills appropriate to the role of a paralegal
    • GA6:

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.