Torts A

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 2023
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Course ID
207383
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is, to convey knowledge and comprehension of the basic principles of negligence and trespass, and introduce students to the basic aspects of oral communication in law, including: small group presentations, oral legal argument, and client interviewing.

Course learning outcomes

  • Problem Solving: analyse a factual scenario involving specific torts, recognise the legal issues and apply the law to determine rights and liabilities
  • Case Analysis: classify and synthesise the rules, principles and policies of tort law according to authoritative sources and explain their historical and legal relationship
  • Purposes and Perspectives: recognise the dynamic nature of the law of torts and evaluate and critically discuss its development in response to social, economic and political changes
  • Communication: use correct legal terminology, and apply written and oral communication skills to small group presentations, advocacy, oral legal argument, and client interviewing

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed LAWS1014 Torts

Assumed knowledge

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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