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JOU4103 Media Law and Ethics
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit offers an overview of media ethics and media law as they affect journalists practicing in Australia. It will cover the essential knowledge of ethics and law required for a wide range of journalistic tasks, including court reports, business and political writing.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SPAABPJournalism Area of Specialisation
SPAACKJournalism Area of Specialisation
SPAACDJournalism Area of Specialisation
SPAAHUJournalism Area of Specialisation
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009