Media Law and Ethics

Course aim

To develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the Australian legal system and the ethical imperatives in professional media practice.

Course content

This course covers the laws and ethical precepts and codes relevant to the diverse, varied and evolving professional practices of journalism and media and communications. Through a program of study, students develop an understanding of the laws affecting publication and broadcasting in Australia. They also analyse ethical considerations in normative practice, and professional practitioner, corporate and social responsibility and accountability.

Textbook(s)

Pearson, Mark and Polden, Mark 2019, The Journalist's Guide to Media Law: A handbook for communicators in a digital world, 6th edition, Routledge, Sydney (For AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS only)

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External	3 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Continuous assessment, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.