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LAWHONS 733A/B : Studies in Contract Law
Law
2025 Semester One (1253) / Semester Two (1255) (20 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course will consist of an in-depth analysis of certain areas of contract law. It will build on and expand on the knowledge gained by students in Law241 as well as introducing students to new aspects of the law of contract including theoretical and practical scholarly and judicial debates.
Students will study a number of contract law issues in some detail. Such topics may include: consideration, no oral modification clauses, frustration, estoppel, New Zealand's mistakes legislation, damages, and interpretation.
Course Requirements
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
| Capability 7: | Collaboration |
| Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Critically examine contemporary debates within New Zealand contract law. (Capability 1.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 8.2)
- Identify, explain and evaluate a selected contract law topic in-depth, in order to prepare and present a clear and effective seminar presentation, and to respond to question on this from the class. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Research and present a paper which expands on the seminar presentation in a detailed and coherent discussion and analysis of the topic. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Develop and practice public speaking and presentation skills, including an ability to think on one's feet and to answer questions on an area of your specialty. (Capability 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 8.2)
- Create a group presentation on a set of readings and lead a class discussion collaboratively. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2 and 8.1)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Class participation | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Group Presentation | 10% | Group Coursework |
| Individual presentation | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Research paper | 50% | Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
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Workload Expectations
This is a standard 20-point course. There will be around 48 hours of lectures in this course. As a general guide, you should expect a workload of three hours outside of the classroom for each hour spent in class. The guideline for the total workload for this course is 200 hours.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at all classes to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. However, since the lectures will be largely discussion based, there is no guarantee that the recordings will pick up all that is said in class and will not be a prefect substitution for attending class in person.
The course will not include live online events.
Attendance on campus is required for some assessments.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
The readings will be available on Talis Reading List (on Canvas).
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
We will give consideration to possible changes to lecture content, assessments, and the general manner of delivery in response to student feedback.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course director, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a Student Academic and Support Adviser as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.