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| 1. | Identify, discuss and analyse major themes and foundational concepts in the law of tort. |
| 2. | Analyse and evaluate the structure and features of the law of torts, with specific
focus on negligence, though also looking at other actions in tort. |
| 3. | Identify, discuss and critically evaluate the major features, principles and case law of torts, in Australia generally, in particular Northern Territory. |
| 4. | Develop a broad understanding of basic working knowledge of tort, and of the actions more significant forms of tortious action. This includes an understanding of the principles, legislation underpinning the modern law of torts and engaging with the broader international, transnational and comparative context. |
| 5. | Apply legal problem solving skills using tortious principles and case law in providing advice on tortious actions in hypothetical problem and actual case law situations. |
| 6. | Communicate in ways that are persuasive and effective for legal and non-legal
audiences, in written and oral form, in tort law context. |
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| | Assessment Task | Value (of total mark) | Related Learning Outcome/s |
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| 1. | Online Quiz (10 questions) | 5% | |
| 2. | Research Assignment (2500 words) | 40% | - 1 - Identify, discuss and analyse major themes and foundational concepts in the law of tort.
- 4 - Develop a broad understanding of basic working knowledge of tort, and of the actions more significant forms of tortious action. This includes an understanding of the principles, legislation underpinning the modern law of torts and engaging with the broader international, transnational and comparative context.
- 5 - Apply legal problem solving skills using tortious principles and case law in providing advice on tortious actions in hypothetical problem and actual case law situations.
- 6 - Communicate in ways that are persuasive and effective for legal and non-legal
audiences, in written and oral form, in tort law context.
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| 3. | Centrally Invigilated Exam (3 hours) | 55% | - 1 - Identify, discuss and analyse major themes and foundational concepts in the law of tort.
- 2 - Analyse and evaluate the structure and features of the law of torts, with specific
focus on negligence, though also looking at other actions in tort.
- 3 - Identify, discuss and critically evaluate the major features, principles and case law of torts, in Australia generally, in particular Northern Territory.
- 4 - Develop a broad understanding of basic working knowledge of tort, and of the actions more significant forms of tortious action. This includes an understanding of the principles, legislation underpinning the modern law of torts and engaging with the broader international, transnational and comparative context.
- 5 - Apply legal problem solving skills using tortious principles and case law in providing advice on tortious actions in hypothetical problem and actual case law situations.
- 6 - Communicate in ways that are persuasive and effective for legal and non-legal
audiences, in written and oral form, in tort law context.
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