Area: | School of Business Law |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Examination of Australian law relevant to the practice of public relations. Topics include defamation, injurious falsehood, passing off, Trade Practices Act, contempt of Parliament, privacy, media regulation, censorship - including statutory prohibitionssuch as current anti-discrimination legislations, advertising regulation and promotion, and 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 (Publication Relations). Understanding of the difference between civil and criminal actions and how this affects Publication 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. (first edition). LBC Information Services. |
Unit Texts: | Sadler, Dr P. Law (Public Relations) 211: Study Guide. (sixth edition). Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Armstrong, M. Lindsay, D. and Watterson, R. Media Law in Australia. (third edition). Oxford, Oxford University. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Presentation 20%, Court Visit Exercise 30%, Examination 50%. This is done by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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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 | | |
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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