law5fpr property law

PROPERTY LAW

LAW5FPR

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Foundations of Property Law introduces students to fundamental concepts of property law in Australia. This subject involves consideration of the notion of property and of proprietary interests and focuses on real and personal property. Topics include: the concept of property; acquisition and regulation of title to property including possession, title and ownership; the importance of relativity of title; creation and disposition of property interests; introduction to statutory schemes of registration of property interests.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSavitri Taylor

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesLAW5PMI AND LAW5CNA

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Strong comprehension and familiarity with the language of property law.

02. Advanced knowledge and critical evaluation of the concept of property as it operates in Australian law.

03. Advanced knowledge and critical evaluation of the key legal doctrines that underpin Australian Property law.

04. Develop expert skills in evaluating claims made for property interests in a given fact situation, using appropriate legal doctrine.

05. Ability to solve complex problems and to think rigorously and independently by preparing written legal opinion as it applies to problems in property law.

Subject options

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City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSavitri Taylor

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.50 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Legal Memorandum or Advice (2000 words) Submitted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Seminar preparation (1000 words) Students will be assessed on online preparation for problem solving exercises. Students will be advised of the detailed requirements of this assessment in the SLG	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Final examination, 3 hours (equivalent 3000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	55	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended