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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Presentation 20%. Court Visit Exercise 30%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90900 Law (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
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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