Universität Wien

030356 KU Introduction to English Contract and Tort Law (2021S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 17.03. 17:00 - 20:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 14.04. 17:00 - 20:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 28.04. 17:00 - 20:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 12.05. 17:00 - 20:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 26.05. 17:00 - 20:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 09.06. 17:00 - 20:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 23.06. 17:00 - 20:00 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course provides an introduction into two core topics under English law, contract and tort law, with a view to giving Continental European students an insight into the common law system. It is examined on the basis of a midterm and final exam.

Assessment and permitted materials

2 written exams (1 hour 30 mins each)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Midterm exam = 40% of total grade
Final exam = 60% of total grade

Which are the lowest prerequisites to pass the course?
Participation and a pass (ie minimum 50%)

Examination topics

Same as the content above

Reading list

Basic Reading
Francis Quinn, Elliott & Quinn's Contract Law, 12th edn
Francis Quinn, Elliott & Quinn's Tort Law, 12th edn

Optional
Mark Lunney,Donal Nolan, andKen Oliphant, Tort Law: Text and Materials, 6th edn
Ewan McKendrick, Contract Law: Text, Cases, and Materials, 9th edn

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:11