JRN3909

Media Law ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Elizabeth Hart

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: As for JRN2909.

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: Two second-year journalism units

Prohibitions: GSC2909, GSC3903, GSC3909, JRN2909