Media law 506 (6 points)
(LAW)
Leader: Mrs Sharon Rodrick
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: After completing the subject students should be able to (1) understand and differentiate between the laws which govern the broadcasting media and the laws which govern the print media in the following areas: regulation of entry into the medium, regulatory bodies, the ownership and control regime, a selection of the programming restrictions; and complaints mechanisms; (2) understand why the broadcasting media has been subjected to a different type and degree of regulation in these areas than the print media; (3) articulate an informed opinion as to whether the current regulatory models for the broadcasting and print media are the most desirable and effective regulatory models; (4) demonstrate a basic understanding of how the law facilitates access by the broadcasting and print media to news and information as well as a selection of the laws which restrict access to news and information; (5) demonstrate a basic understanding of a selection of the restrictions which govern the way in which the broadcasting and print media can report news and information and of the policy considerations which underlie these restrictions; and (6) apply the knowledge gained in the subject in specific factual contexts.
Assessment: Either one research paper (2500 words): 35% and one examination (2 hours writing time, 30 minutes reading time): 65% OR one examination (3 hours writing time, 30 minutes reading time): 100%
Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process
Corequisites: (Recommended LAW4140, LAW5146)
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