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BJ316: Advanced Media Law and Ethics
| Module Title | Advanced Media Law and Ethics |
|---|---|
| Module Code | BJ316 |
| Module Tutor | Claire Simmons |
| School | Media |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | Students will build on their study of media law and ethics to an advanced level. This module will focus on up-to-date legal and ethical concepts and codes of conduct in the broadcast journalism industry and will also refresh elements learned in the Level I module BJ112. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module will be lecture and seminar-based with students expected to build upon their knowledge and skills attained in level I. Sessions will examine changes in legal and ethical concepts and consider these in-depth. Students will be expected to gain deeper insights into the judicial process and be able to demonstrate a greater understanding of legal and ethical principles that are essential in the broadcast journalism industry. Competence in court reporting will be a key focus and students will also be expected to carry out in-depth studies of important legal concepts that affect broadcasting today. There will be visits to courts to cover cases and students will also be expected to carry out detailed research that underpins the codes of conduct in the industry which will include Ofcom regulations as well as BBC editorial guidelines. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) gain a greater awareness of the main legal restrictions on media coverage b) have the ability to analyse the concepts of Defamation and Contempt of Court and how these apply to media coverage c) have a greater understanding of the workings of the judicial system from Magistrates' Courts to the High Court. d) gain a greater understanding of the importance of the Human Rights Act e) understand legal terminology and are able to assimilate and disseminate law reports into accessible language f) have a higher understanding of the role of industry regulators in relation to the broadcasting industries. ii. Skills On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) can cover criminal investigations and court proceedings without breaching legal restrictions b) can write court reports in a journalistic way that is accessible to a wide-ranging audience c) can apply journalistic principles to legal stories appropriately |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact: approx 20% Please note – staff/student contact may vary from the norm in modules with larger or smaller student numbers |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Written Exam: End of year, seen, open book: 2.00 hours 002: 50% Coursework: Portfolio: 2000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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