REMF32-Introduction to Law
Module Provider: Real Estate and Planning
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
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Module version for: 2016/7
Module Convenor: Mr Ray Duncan
Email: r.g.duncan@reading.ac.uk
Summary module description:
Aims:
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop a conceptual understanding of the legal environment in which real estate operates within the UK. Specifically students will gain a systematic appreciation of how English law shapes the rights and obligations which attach to owners and occupiers of real property.
Assessable learning outcomes:
Assessable outcomes
-a practical understanding of the basic principles of the law of contract and tort, and the rules governing interests in land and their acquisition;
-a critical awareness of how these principles impact on the ownership and occupation of real estate.
Additional outcomes:
Additional outcomes
-a significant contribution to the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment, in particular problem-solving by the application of legal rules to complex and detailed factual situations
-development of the ability to analyse problems in a systematic manner and to communicate conclusions clearly and concisely to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
Outline content:
-English Legal System
-Law of Contract
-Law of Tort
-Interests in land and their acquisition
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The course will comprise of lecture/seminars. Students will be expected to read in advance of each session and to prepare answers to problem questions for class discussion.
Summative Assessment Methods:
| Method |
Percentage |
| Written assignment including essay |
100 |
Other information on summative assessment:
The course will include a written assignment (comprising a problem question with a strict word limit of 2500 words).
Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx
Length of examination:
Not applicable.
Requirements for a pass:
The pass-mark for this module is 50%.
Reassessment arrangements:
Reassessment will be by the same method as for the module’s original assessment requirements, subject to variation by the Examination Board where appropriate.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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Last updated: 21 December 2016