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JOU2103 Media Law and Ethics
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
Media Law and Ethics offers an overview of media ethics and media law as they affect journalists practicing in Australia. It covers the essential knowledge of ethics and law required for a wide range of journalistic tasks, including researching, writing and editing news. For students studying culture and communications more broadly it gives a valuable insight into the legal constraints on journalists and the broader issues of press freedom and open justice. 

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MAAABZBroadcasting Major
MAFVDOFilm and Video Major
MABUUMFilm and Video Major
MAAAENJournalism Major
MIAAFXJournalism Minor
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013