Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Cannot be taken by students who completed Law-10035 Obligations 1 Contract (Level 4)
Aims
To provide a critical understanding of the conceptual and analytical frameworks underpinning the law of contract
Intended Learning Outcomes
demonstrate an awareness of principles and values of law and justice, and of the ethics relevant to the law of contract: 1demonstrate an ability to produce a synthesis of relevant doctrinal and policy issues, presentation of a reasoned choice between alternative solutions and critical judgement of the merits of particular arguments on contract law doctrines (offer and acceptance, consideration, estoppel, intention, certainty, privity), terms, exclusion clauses and contract theory (particularly market individualism, consumer welfarism, formalism and realism): 1demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of theories (particularly market individualism, consumer welfarism, formalism and realism), concepts, values, principles and rules of contract law within an institutional, social, national and global context: 1
Lectures - 20 HoursTutorials - 6 hoursRevision - 2 hoursTutorial preparation - 30 hoursPrivate study- 42 hoursEssay research and writing - 50 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Essay weighted 100%2,500 word EssayEssay (2,500 words) from a choice of questions