Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Law
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
3201FNDLAW-JAN-MTP
Aims
To introduce students to key principles underpinning civil law and the civil justice system
To explore the purpose of civil law and civil justice
To develop a basic awareness of the key elements of Tort and Contract Law
To establish key concepts relating to Alternative Dispute Resolution
To explore notions of justice, the civil justice system in terms of personnel and key values underpinning it
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain and demonstrate the key elements of civil liability
2.
Show and understanding of the civil justice system
3.
Appreciate and illustrate the purpose of the civil justice system and the values and notions of justice underpinning it
4.
Demonstrate an awareness of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:An outline of the civil justice system
An introduction to the Law of Tort
An Introduction to Contract Law
An outline of the key differences between Tort and Contract
A treatment of notions of civil justice
The structure and personnel in the civil justice system
The nature and types of ADR
Focused case studies to illustrate the content listed above
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to introduce you to key principles underpinning civil law and the civil justice system. You will explore the purpose of civil law and civil justice and will develop a basic awareness of the key elements of Tort and Contract Law. You will also learn key concepts relating to Alternative Dispute Resolution and will explore notions of justice, the civil justice system and the key values underpinning it.
The aim of this module is to introduce you to key principles underpinning civil law and the civil justice system. You will explore the purpose of civil law and civil justice and will develop a basic awareness of the key elements of Tort and Contract Law. You will also learn key concepts relating to Alternative Dispute Resolution and will explore notions of justice, the civil justice system and the key values underpinning it.
Additional Information:This is a core module
Assessments
Centralised Exam
Essay