Media Law (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Elizabeth Hart
Offered:
Berwick First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL)
Berwick First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Students who successfully complete this unit should be able to demonstrate: 1) knowledge of the professional practices and procedures in reporting legal proceedings and in reporting matters that could potentially lead to legal actions; 2) knowledge of the journalist's rights and responsibilities in reporting on the civil and criminal courts;strategies to collect and write about sensitive information relating to private and public individuals and corporations; 3) familiarity with the regulatory proceedings relating to journalism; 4) understanding of the debates and conflicts between governments and media in various jurisdictions; 5) ability to interpret and critically analyse legal and regulatory trends affecting freedom of expression.
Assessment: On campus - Essay (1500 words): 30% + Oral presentation and written paper (1000 words): 30% + Examination (2 hours): 40% + Off- campus - Essay (1500 words): 30% + Critical analysis of case studies (1000 words): 30% + Examination (2 hours): 40%
Contact Hours: 2 hour seminar per week
Prerequisites: JRN1902 and JRN1903 or equivalents
Prohibitions: GSC2909, GSC3903, GSC3909, JRN2909
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