Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

7520LAWINF-JAN-PAR

Aims

This module will enable students to critically explore the legal controversies of media ethics, including regulation and freedom of the press. The module will scrutinize contemporary case studies, and emerging case law relevant to the media and entertainment industries.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Examine the regulation of ethics in international media and entertainment law
2.
Critically analyse legal issues regarding the freedom of the press, culture and practices in media
3.
Systematically evaluate complex issues in connection with media and entertainment ethics and values

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:By completing this module, students are expected to cover the indicative content as follows: a. Introduction to media ethics b. Regulation of ethics c. Freedom of the press d. Voluntary regulation of the press e. The Leveson Inquiry f. The Leveson Report g. Post-Leveson legislation h. The approved regulator regime
Additional Information:There are no professional body requirements at this stage, however developments will be monitored and where appropriate, incorporated into module content.

Assessments

Essay