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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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This module builds on Foundation Torts by exploring further 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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At the end of this module students will be able to:
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core McMahon & Binchy, Irish Law of Torts, 3rd ed. (Butterworths, 2000) McMahon and Binchy, Case Book on the Irish Law of Torts, 3rd ed. (Tottel, 2005) Quill, Torts in Ireland, 2nd ed. (Gill and MacMillan, 2004). Students should also refer regularly to legal journal and periodicals; in particular: Quarterly Review of Tort Law Irish Law Times Judicial Studies Institute Journal Lecture notes, links to journal articles and websites are posted on the modules Moodle page (DCUs online learning environment). Supplementary Bottemley, Feminist Perspectives on the Foundational Subjects of Law (Taylor & Francis, 2004). Stevens, Torts and Rights, (Oxford, 2007). Galligan et al, Tort Law: Cases, Perspectives and Problems, 4th ed (LexisNexis, 2007). Byrne and Binchy, Annual Review of Irish law (published since 1987, Round Hall). Murphy, Street on Torts, 12th ed. (Oxford, 2007). Healy, Principles of Irish Torts, (Clarus, 2006). Quinlivan & Connolly, Tort - Cases and Materials, (Round Hall, 2006) The following websites are good sources of information:
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AF | BA in Accounting & Finance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BCL | BCL (Law and Society) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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