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.
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

Assessments

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