LAW333 Tort Law
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Law
Arben Murtezić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The law of Torts concerns the principles governing redress of injuries resulting from intentional and unintentional wrongs against persons or their property. This course examines general principles of tort law,concepts of intent and negligence, affirmative defenses based upon the conduct of the plaintiff, and various types of liability.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Cees van Daam, European Tort Law (2nd edition), Oxford University Press, 2013.
Additional Literature
Handouts distributed by the lecturer and local laws available online.Teaching Methods
Lectures
Class discussions with examples
Student's individual presentations
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction. General principles of torts. | Handouts |
| 2 | Causation | van Daam, chapter 11 |
| 3 | Duty of care | Handouts |
| 4 | Negligence | van Daam, chapter 8. C |
| 5 | Defenses to torts | Handouts |
| 6 | Defenses in negligence actions | Handouts |
| 7 | Midterm exam | |
| 8 | Types of liability | Handouts |
| 9 | Joint tortfeasors | Handouts |
| 10 | Damages | van Daam, chapter 11 |
| 11 | Torts agains the person | van Daam, chapter 7. A and B |
| 12 | Interference with property | van Daam, chapter 7. C |
| 13 | Special types of torts | Handouts |
| 14 | Second Quiz | |
| 15 | Final exam review |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAW333.1 | Course | Thursday 09:00 - 11:50 | A F1.23 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 4
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3
Homework
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Presentation
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Attendance
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 5 ECTS credit course corresponds to 125 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Homework
28 hours ⏳ (14 week × 2 h)
Midterm exam
16 hours ⏳ (8 week × 2 h)
Final exam
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
Presentation
6 hours ⏳ (3 week × 2 h)
125 Total Workload Hours
5 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [LAW333] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Apr 04, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| LAW333 | Tort Law | 3 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Arben Murtezić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | ||||||||
| amurtezic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | The law of Torts concerns the principles governing redress of injuries resulting from intentional and unintentional wrongs against persons or their property. This course examines general principles of tort law,concepts of intent and negligence, affirmative defenses based upon the conduct of the plaintiff, and various types of liability. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Cees van Daam, European Tort Law (2nd edition), Oxford University Press, 2013. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Lectures. Class discussions with examples. Student's individual presentations. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction. General principles of torts. | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Causation | van Daam, chapter 11 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Duty of care | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Negligence | van Daam, chapter 8. C | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Defenses to torts | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Defenses in negligence actions | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Midterm exam | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Types of liability | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Joint tortfeasors | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Damages | van Daam, chapter 11 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Torts agains the person | van Daam, chapter 7. A and B | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Interference with property | van Daam, chapter 7. C | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Special types of torts | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Second Quiz | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Final exam review | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 2-4 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 1-3 | Not Allowed | |
| Homework | 1 | 20 | 1-5 | Not Allowed | |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 | 1-5 | Not Allowed | |
| Attendance | 15 | 10 | 1-5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture | 3 | 15 | 45 | Homework | 2 | 14 | 28 | |||
| Midterm exam | 2 | 8 | 16 | Final exam | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||
| Presentation | 2 | 3 | 6 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 125 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 21/04/2026 | |||||||||