Torts (Allen) - Sec 1B
Meeting Times/Location
T 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Silverman Hall 280
MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Silverman Hall 280
Category
First-Year
Credits
4.0
This course examines the doctrinal, theoretical, institutional, and policy dimensions of non-promissory civil liability for harm to persons, property, and certain intangible interests. Negligence and strict liability will be our focus.
The course grade will be based on a final examination.
The method of instruction is Socratic cold-call, supplemented by lecture. Students are responsible for all assigned readings and materials introduced in lecture. Class attendance is mandatory. Computers are permitted for taking notes. Recording class sessions without permisssion is prohbiited by law.
Skills Learning outcomes: Demonstrate an understanding of the individual course skill; Demonstrate the ability to receive and implement feedback; Demonstrate an understanding of how and when the individual course skill is employed in practice.
Courts and the Judicial System Learning outcomes: Demonstrate a core understanding of both substantive and procedural issues in the operation of our legal system; Perform legal analysis in the context of procedural issues and the judicial process; Communicate effectively on topics related to procedure and the judicial process; Demonstrate an understanding of how procedural issues and the judicial process affect all other area of our legal system.
Perspectives on the Law Learning outcomes: Demonstrate an understanding of how the law affects, and is affected by, the individual course topic; Perform legal analysis in the context of the individual course topic; Communicate effectively on the legal and other aspects of the individual course topic; Demonstrate the ability to use other disciplines to analyze legal issues relevant to the individual course topic, including economics, philosophy, and sociology, as appropriate.
Textbooks
"Tort Law and Alternatives" by Franklin, Rabin et al, |