Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Screen School

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

5034JOURN-JAN-MTP

Aims

1. A critical understanding of law and ethics as it affects journalism. 2. Familiarise students with industry codes of practice. 3. Develop a thorough understanding of the regulatory, theoretical and practical issues involved in reporting legal proceedings. 4. Develop the ability to critically analyse problems of law and ethics and present appropriate solutions.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts of law affecting journalism.
2.
Demonstrate critical understanding of ethical frameworks and codes governing the press and related media and their effects on Journalism.
3.
Evaluate and present principles of law and ethics underlying Journalism from sources, including case studies to support arguments with proper referencing of material.
4.
Use structured and coherent arguments in the discussion of the relationship between ethics, the law and Journalism practice in the UK

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Understand the working of law courts and tribunals; contempt, defamation; copyright; human rights; data protection; press freedom; censorship; harm and offence; official secrets; race and discrimination; broadcast regulation.
Module Overview:
This module enables you to gain knowledge and understanding of media law, ethics and regulation. You will also research the codes of practice and how they affect journalists in the UK.
Additional Information:Students will gain knowledge and understanding of media law, ethics and regulation. They will also research the codes of practice and how they affect journalists in the UK.

Assessments

Essay

Centralised Exam