Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with a foundational overview of the law of torts, including negligence and a representative range of other torts. This course introduces students to the law of torts, including negligence, trespass, nuisance, and defamation. It also introduces students to the skills required for the study and practice of law, including written legal communication, legal problem solving, legal argument, and legal reasoning.
Course learning outcomes
- Examine the law of torts according to authoritative sources
- Apply the law of torts to factual scenarios to determine rights and liabilities
- Construct legal argument through written communication