JOUR2005

JOUR2005: Media Law and Ethics

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Which units require JOUR2005?

JOUR2005 is a prerequisite for 1 unit.

JOUR3009

What is JOUR2005 about?

This unit equips students to identify and apply laws governing publication that concern media professionals, including journalists and others employed in the various media streams. Students are equipped to identify, analyse and apply these laws when seeking and preparing material for publication to avoid legal liability while exploiting the limits of freedom of speech. In addition, the unit explores key theories and concepts in ethical reasoning and develops skills in critical thinking on issues of professional ethics in journalism and the media. Students will develop a toolkit of concepts and strategies with which ethical questions and dilemmas can be addressed.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours3 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (1081)

Field of Education100703 Journalism

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly