JRN2006 Media Law and Ethics (FOART)

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (100703) Band 1

Pre-requisite: JRN1000

Synopsis

This course provides a legal and ethical framework for professional practice in the field of journalism. Students will examine the Australian legal system, defamation law, contempt of court and parliament, and the law of copyright. The study of major developments in moral philosophy will form a foundation on which to analyse specific case studies, with particular reference to the MEAA (Journalists) Code of Ethics.