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Regent's College

The Law and the Media

MEDC4100  

TitleThe Law and the Media
CodeMEDC4100
SchoolRACL
Module Level4
Module CodeMEDC4100
Webster CodeMEDC4100/70
ClassEL|MA|MI|
AvailabilityDE|SA|
Available SummerN
Semester1
Credits3
ECTS Credits0
Contact Hours42
Course Length (wks)14
Learning Outcomes
  • On successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
    Demonstrate understanding of the legal obligations which underpins media management
  • Show understanding of common law and statutory constraints which impact on the media Explain matters relating to legal issues affecting reporting news, stories and events
  • Evaluate and analyse current issues of intellectual property law, particularly copyright
PresentationThe contents of the course will be presented through meeting with students and use of electronic communications
Reading EssentialsJunior or Senior standing advised.
Pre-RequisitesNone.
Course Conduct
Attendance & Punctuality
Required for ALL scheduled meetings of the course. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook
Absence through illness must be reported directly to the lecturer for the course
Assignments Required on the due date. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook Plagiarism & Cheating
Serious offences which carry heavy penalties including failing a course and possible expulsion – See Academic Handbook
Mobile Telephones
Mobile phones must be switched off for the duration of the class. Penalties apply – see Academic Handbook – Student Conduct