Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
7160PS-JAN-MTP
Aims
To examine the nature of the modern press and media landscape, including social media and how this aligns to policing and law enforcement.
To critically evaluate and assess the role that the press and media play in modern policing and law enforcement activity, including the legal and ethical issues arising from the relationship between those forums.
The aim is also to raise awareness and develop the knowledge and skills needed to successfully engage with the press and media and to use social media.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate the role of the press and media in the contemporary PALE landscape
2.
Critically evaluate the threats and opportunities for PALE posed by the emergence of social media. This includes both personally and at an organisational level
3.
Understanding the nuances and differences between the press and media at local, regional, national and international level
4.
Critically assess the professional, ethical and legal challenges emerging from engagement with the press and media
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The Contemporary Press and Media Landscape
Development of a Media Strategy
The Press and Media Perspective
Social Media
Press and Media in the Operational Context
Press, Media and the Law
Press and Media Interviews
Third Party Issues
Governance and Accountability in dealing with the Press and Media (Leveson)
Module Overview:
You will examine the nature of the modern press and media landscape, including social media and how this aligns to policing and law enforcement.
You will critically evaluate and assess the role that the press and media play in modern policing and law enforcement activity, including the legal and ethical issues arising from the relationship between those forums.
This module will consider effective use of social media and also look at the legal and ethical issues affecting this area of work.
The overall aim of the module is to raise awareness and develop the knowledge and skills needed to successfully engage with the press and media and to use social media. It focuses on the various aspects of leaders within policing and law enforcement and how they can effectively engage with the press and the media.
You will examine the nature of the modern press and media landscape, including social media and how this aligns to policing and law enforcement.
You will critically evaluate and assess the role that the press and media play in modern policing and law enforcement activity, including the legal and ethical issues arising from the relationship between those forums.
This module will consider effective use of social media and also look at the legal and ethical issues affecting this area of work.
The overall aim of the module is to raise awareness and develop the knowledge and skills needed to successfully engage with the press and media and to use social media. It focuses on the various aspects of leaders within policing and law enforcement and how they can effectively engage with the press and the media.
Additional Information:This module focuses on the various aspects of leaders within policing and law enforcement and how they can effectively engage with the press and the media.
It will consider effective use of social media and also look at the legal and ethical issues affecting this area of work.
For Students on the Apprenticeship (SLMDA - 36519) the following standards are covered –
A7 Understands the external environment, social, technological and policy implications
B2 Understands the impact of disruptive technologies (mechanisms that challenge traditional business methods and practices)
C1 Understands ethics and values-based leadership
C8 Challenges strategies and operations in terms of ethics responsibility, sustainability, resource allocation and business continuity/risk management
C9/C10/C11 Applies principles relating to corporate social responsibility, governance, regulatory compliance. Drives a culture of resilience and supports development of new enterprise and opportunities