FOUNDATIONS OF PROPERTY LAW

LAW2FPL

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to fundamental concepts of property law in Australia. This subject involves consideration of the notion of property and of proprietary interests. Students will learn about the concept of property, acquisition and regulation of title to property (including possession), the importance of relativity of title and the creation and enforceability of legal and equitable interests. Students will also receive an introduction to statutory schemes of registration of property interests.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Savitri Taylor

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: LAW2CTB OR LAW2CTA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of the language of property law and use it in written and oral settings

02. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of property as it operates in Australian law through written and oral discussions

03. Demonstrate an understanding of the key legal doctrines that underpin Australian Property law through writing and in oral form

04. Evaluate claims made for property interests using appropriate legal doctrine as it applies to a given fact situation

05. Compose a written legal opinion as it applies to a problem in property law

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Savitri Taylor

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Final examination, 3 hours + 30 minutes reading time (equivalent 3000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	70	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 1,500 word assignment or equivalentTo be submitted online through LMS and marked online.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended