10845 (v.2) Law (Public Relations) 211

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Area:	School of Business Law
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Defamation, injurious falsehood, passing off, Trade Practices Act (1974) (Cth), contempt of parliament, privacy, media regulation, censorship (includes statutory prohibitions such as current anti discrimination legislation), advertising regulation and promotions. Professional negligence.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Become aware of the legal actions that affect those in the business of publishing information or giving advice to clients. Become able to understand the requirements of particular legal actions relevant to publication Law (Public Relations). Understanding of the difference between civil and criminal actions and how this affects public relations professionals.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Butler, D. and Rodrick, S. (1999). Australian Media Law. LBC Information Services. Walker, S. Media Law - Commentary and Materials, 5th ed., LBC Information Services.
Unit Texts:	Sadler, Dr P., Law (Public Relations) 211 - Study Guide, 6th ed., Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Armstrong, M., Lindsay, D. and Watterson, R. Media Law in Australia, 3rd ed., Oxford, Oxford University.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Presentation 20%. Court Visit Exercise 30%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Summer Period Y     2004 Joondalup Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Joondalup Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Mktg Inst of S'pore Trimester 1A Y