Law of Persons

SU 0 GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION

 NOTE: Lecturers should be available for students for at
Your lecturers least 8 hours per week spread over 2 days, excluding
lectures. Each lecturer has their consultation hours on
their doors and on eFundi.

Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vaal

Communication with Faculty members
On email or in person: E-mail subject: IURI 111
Law is a profession that requires professionalism in
all communications. This starts from the moment
you enrol in a law programme.
• Your lecturer is not your parent or your buddy
• Always be courteous and respectful
• Be formal in your communications
The BASICS – Registration

• Are you registered?

• LAW OF PERSONS: IURI 111
• Why?
• Gives you access to eFundi and the library
• If you are not yet registered, get it done ASAP.
• See the campus-specific Faculty registration officers
• Academic staff CANNOT assist you in this regard
• How can you get access to eFundi BEFORE being
registered if there is a problem with registration for
whatever reason?
• Information will be shared in February if you will be allowed
access and if so, what the process will be.
• NOTE: Academic staff cannot assist you in this regard
The BASICS – eFundi

• eFundi = NWU Learning Management System

• https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/portal/
• You HAVE to have access!
• Contains all the module information / communications!

• If you are registered and have a problem accessing or

using eFundi?
• Go to the eFundi STUDENT SUPPORT SITE that has a
dedicated first-year platform
• https://services.nwu.ac.za/ctl/student-efundi-support
• Academic staff CANNOT assist you in this regard (unless so
specifically authorised by the Faculty at the time)
 The SYLLABUS is on eFUNDI!!! DO NOT
EMAIL US IF THE INFO IS ON eFUNDI! CHECK
TIME EXPECTATIONS 120
• IURI 111 = 12 credits
• This implies that you must spend AT LEAST a total of
120 hours to master the outcomes of this module
successfully.
• Formal structure [48 hours]
• 12 weeks @ 3 p/w hours of lectures = 36
• Formative assessments
• 11 eFundi tests @ 30 minutes each = 6
• 1 written test in test week = 3
• Summative assessments
• 1 examination = 3
• Self-study [72 hours]
• Reading, preparation, studying, tutoring, study group, etc…
• 6 hours per week in addition to lectures / assessments
 If you are only doing NOTE: NOT NWU PHOTO
A SUGGESTION
what your peers are In their pursuit of academic
excellence, these law students have

doing, you are average! embraced a smart approach to their

studies. They've formed a dedicated
study group that convenes weekly
to delve into the prescribed course
material, fostering a collaborative
environment where they can
collectively tackle complex concepts
and queries. This peer-to-peer
learning strategy not only enhances
their understanding but also
exemplifies their commitment to
working smarter in their educational
journey.

Additionally, the students recognize

the value of seeking guidance from
their lecturer to clarify doubts and
gain deeper insights into the
coursework…
 TEACHING AND LEARNING
STRATEGY

Informed by:
NWU Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy
NWU Teaching and Learning Strategy 2021-2025
Faculty of Law Yearbook, Rules and Regulations
 LAW OF PERSONS MODULE OUTCOMES

After the successful completion of this module, the student must be able to demonstrate the following:
• fundamental knowledge and informed understanding of the law of persons, with special reference
to:
• the legal subjectivity of natural and juristic persons;
• the important terms, rules, concepts general principles and theories;
• constitutional provisions, objectives and values in terms of which the traditional law of
person must be evaluated, developed and transformed;
• the most recent and modern developments with regard to the law of persons;
• the relationship between law of persons and other areas of legal study.
• an ability to apply the knowledge to the analysis of given set of facts and the formulation of
solutions or adaptations to solutions, individually or in groups;
• an ability to locate, identify and extract the concepts, principles and rules of the law of persons
from a diverse range of sources in particular: law reports, statutes, textbooks and journal articles
and apply these in relevant contexts;
• an ability to present written and/or oral arguments, either individually or in a group, on the
concepts, principles and rules of the law of persons so as to demonstrate an understanding of the
relevant concepts, principles and rules of the current legal debates involving the family and
children;
• responsibility for monitoring of own learning progress and application of relevant learning
strategies and management of resources to successfully realise all outcomes of this module.
ASSESSMENTS
At the end of the module with the formative assessment, students
should demonstrate:
 Fundamental knowledge of the law of persons and juristic
persons, with particular reference to the legal subject of natural
and juristic persons, and an informed understanding of the
important terms, rules, concepts, general principles and
theories;
 the ability to apply knowledge individually and in groups to the
analysis of given sets of facts and the formulation of solutions
or adaptations to solutions; and
 the ability to present the result of elementary (by means of
literature) research and problem-solving coherently and
credibly according to legal ethics, both orally and in writing.
 IDEAL TIME-LINES FOR FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENTS
• Marking time: 14 days (with grace for large classes)
• Scripts returned to students during class (x2)
• Memo discussions in class (NO WRITTEN MEMO
PROVIDED IN IURI 111. Other modules may differ!!)
• Students have time to query marks for five (5) days after
the discussion. Required:
• Formal letter with details
• Actual script
• Re-drafted test with use of actual prescribed materials
• Reconsideration of queries within a reasonable time
• After reconsideration, marks of the assessment will be
finalized on Gradebook (eFundi) and sent to
administrators for official uploading onto the NWU system
ETIQUETTE for FEEDBACK on WRITTEN
TESTS
• IURI 111 lecturers do NOT provide a memorandum for
assessments (may be different in other modules!)
• Why? Memos inform rote learning (memorising information based on
repetition) and do not assist with the active engagement with the
material and thinking of students.
• So how would I know where I went wrong?
• Lecturers will discuss the assessment in class
• What if there is potentially a mistake?
• It can be rectified (time limit)
• Calculation errors – hand to the lecturer with a formal request. Good
professional practice! Note: A “√” does not necessarily mean one
mark!
• If you want individual feedback, you have to re-do the whole of the
paper with your material before you. This usually assists students in
understanding some of their mistakes or omissions. Submit both the
original and the new versions of the test to the lecturer with a formal
request setting out the issues you still have. This has to be submitted
within a specified period of time as announced in class or on eFundi.
Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a serious offence, and you

should familiarise yourself with the NWU
plagiarism policy (Policy on Academic
Integrity) available at
http://library.nwu.ac.za/copyright-and-plagi
arism

More about this later in ALL modules

 Weekly Schedule and Assessment Guide

See the document uploaded on eFundi

• Lectures
• https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/class-timetables:
• Times Venues:
PC: E3 B12
• Monday 16.00 – 17.45 MC: A5 106
• Wednesday 9.30 – 10.45 VC: E5 G08

• Weekly prescribed materials

• For reading BEFORE the weekly lecture
• Weekly tests
• On material prescribed for the previous week
IURI 111 COURSE PRINCIPLES:

 The module is aligned and presented at all three campuses during the Mondays and Wednesdays slots. Attendance is COMPULSORY and
random checks will be done to verify your attendance.
 Students are expected to READ the prescribed materials BEFORE the lectures. Lectures will be used to explain difficult issues, work
through problem questions, and discuss cases.
 The prescribed materials are the same for all the students. Use the eFundi pages as the starting point. It contains, per study unit (SU) the
module and study unit outcomes, the prescribed materials, power points, the tutorial and revision questions.
 Formative Assessments (Assessment 1 and best of Assessments 2 and 3 - added together for the participation mark (100)):
o Assessment 1:
 A series of eFundi tests (best 8 of 11)(10 marks each): 80 / 2 = 40 marks
 Weight 40% of participation mark / 20% of module mark
 There are NO additional “make-up” tests for this series of tests as a student can miss up to three of the 11 tests. If a
student missed more than three, that student will receive a ZERO for the number of tests not written (up to 8).
o Assessment 2:
 Compulsory written closed book test (Assessment week): 60 marks
 Weight: 60% of participation mark / 30% of module mark
o Assessment 3:
 Optional assignment to possibly replace Assessment 2 (if written Assessment 2 or if missed it, provided acceptable proof
of the reason it was missed and accepted by the lecturer)
 Assessment 3 will only be released on 6 May 2024 and will be due 17 May 2024 (17.00)
o A minimum of 40% must be obtained as a participation mark to obtain admission to the examination.
 Summative Assessment:
o Written closed book examination paper (100 marks) [Weight: 50% of final module mark]
o A sub-minimum of 45% is required in the examination to pass the module – irrespective of your yearmark