GSC3903

Media law and ethics

(ART)

To be advised

6 points + 12 hours per week + First semester + Gippsland and distance + Prerequisites: GSC1902 and GSC1903 or equivalent

Synopsis: The subject will introduce students to a series of case studies that address appropriate and inappropriate practice in reporting legal proceedings. Tutorial-based discussions and guest speakers, including working journalists, will focus students' reflection on the implications, complexities and tensions between privacy, citizenship and public communication. Through critical readings and in lectures and tutorials students will be encouraged to address practical approaches to law and reporting and issues raised by considering the needs for ethics of journalism.

Assessment: Assignment 1 (1000 words): 30% + Assignment 2 (1000 words): 30% + Research project (2500 words): 40%