JOU6902 - Law for Journalists

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main principles of English law affecting the media
2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main principles of English law affecting the press and broadcast regulatory arrangements
3 Apply key areas of law to practical journalistic scenarios and demonstrate understanding of safe news practice
4 Critically evaluate key areas of law relating to journalists

Content:

The main principles of English law affecting the media, including the laws pertaining to contempt, copyright, defamation, privacy, human rights, court reporting, access to information and terrorism. The module will cover key legal areas which crop up in day-to-day reporting and also reflect changes in legislation / case law which impact on journalists.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Learning is supported by lectures and tutorials.

Lectures
Contact hours 18
Number of groups 1

Tutorials
Contact hours 18
Number of groups 4

Guided Independant Learning Hours: 144

Assessment:

001 Unseen paper 1 x 1.5hours (end of semester 1) 50%
002 Essay 1 x 2500 words (end of semester 2) 50%


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