Module: Advanced Torts

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Advanced Torts
Module Code	LG225 (ITS) / LAW1015 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Law & Government
Module Co-ordinator	Ronan Condon
Module Teachers	Goran Dominioni, Róisín Áine Costello
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Essay. Exam

Description

This module explores the function and role of the law of torts in contemporary society The module will examine in depth the public policy considerations that underlie the law of torts, in particular the requirement for torts law to balance the freedom to take action with the social need for the containment of risks. The module will provide students with enhanced understanding of the principles of torts as laid down in the common law rules and in legislation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically appraise the different policy considerations that underpin rules governing the law of torts
2. Evaluate and contrast different critical perspectives on the law of torts
3. Describe and analyse the core elements of specific torts
4. Solve legal problems by reference to both case law and legislation.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	3	No Description
Independent Study	50	Reading for lectures
Assignment Completion	24	Research and write-up
Independent Study	24	Exam revision
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative topics
Part I Overview of the Law of Torts âˆ’ Critical perspectives on Torts (Economic, Feminist, Social Justice) Part II Procedure âˆ’ Damages Part III Specific Torts âˆ’ Business & Economic Torts- Employer s Liability, Professional Negligence I, Passing Off, Interference with Business Relations âˆ’ Torts Affecting Land- Defective Premises, Trespass to Land âˆ’ Torts Affecting Reputation- Privacy, Deceit and Injurious Falsehood âˆ’ Torts & Bodily Integrity- Trespass to the Person, Professional Negligence II (Medical Negligence) âˆ’ Public Authorities & Statutory Duties- Liability of Public Authorities, Breach of Statutory Duties

Activities
Students will be expected (via the guidelines, links and suggested readings on Moodle) to read case law and legislation, academic articles and core texts; participate in class discussions and keep abreast of ongoing developments in this area of law.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

McMahon & Binchy: 0, Irlsh Law of Torts (latest ed),
Quill: 0, Torts in Ireland (latest ed),
McMahon and Binchy: 0, Casebook on the Law of Torts (latest ed),
Bottemley: 0, Feminist Perspectives on the Foundational Subjects of Law,

Other Resources

36913, Journal, 0, Quarterly Review of Tort Law; Dublin University Law Journal,