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2596 (v.11) Journalism 210 - Media Law



 

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Contact Hours:

3.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1557 (v.10) Journalism 111 - Introduction to Print or any previous version
AND
1564 (v.10) Journalism 112 - Introduction to Broadcast or any previous version
An introduction to Australian law relevant to publication, with an emphasis on the law relevant to journalism practice. Including the law governing defamation, confidentiality, privacy, freedom of information, censorship, contempt of court, court reporting, and copyright and an examination of print and broadcast regulatory institutions. Equips students with an ability to identify and exploit the limits of free speech.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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