Module Descriptors
ESSENTIAL LAW AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR JOURNALISTS
JOUR40305
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Gubbins
Email: P.P.Gubbins@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 100
Independent Study Hours: 200
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- TEST - SECOND weighted at 50%
- TEST weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The programme will be delivered primarily through lectures, seminars and workshops.
A programme of 24 one-hour lectures (24 hours) across both semesters will be required for the Essential Law element of the module to ensure the depth and breadth of the curriculum is covered comprehensively.
These will be supported by a one-hour seminar each week (24 hours). In the Essential Public Affairs element, this will be covered in semester 2 with a two-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks (24 hours), supported by a one-hour workshop (12 hours) following each lecture to cover the key areas, discuss points raised and to go through sample NCTJ examination papers.
Both elements will be supported with specific revision sessions (approx 8 hours each) prior to NCTJ
examination sittings. Total contact time = 100 hours
In addition, 200 hours are to be used in self-directed study across the whole module, assisted by a detailed module booklet and comprehensive reading lists, supporting NCTJ material on past papers on Blackboard etc. This time should be used for reading around topics raised in the programme and specifically to enable progression of seminar discussions. Self-directed study will include preparation for a seminar, and practice at past NCTJ papers.
Key Information Sets
Learning &Teaching hours
34% scheduled learning and teaching
66% guided independent study
A programme of 24 one-hour lectures (24 hours) across both semesters will be required for the Essential Law element of the module to ensure the depth and breadth of the curriculum is covered comprehensively.
These will be supported by a one-hour seminar each week (24 hours). In the Essential Public Affairs element, this will be covered in semester 2 with a two-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks (24 hours), supported by a one-hour workshop (12 hours) following each lecture to cover the key areas, discuss points raised and to go through sample NCTJ examination papers.
Both elements will be supported with specific revision sessions (approx 8 hours each) prior to NCTJ
examination sittings. Total contact time = 100 hours
In addition, 200 hours are to be used in self-directed study across the whole module, assisted by a detailed module booklet and comprehensive reading lists, supporting NCTJ material on past papers on Blackboard etc. This time should be used for reading around topics raised in the programme and specifically to enable progression of seminar discussions. Self-directed study will include preparation for a seminar, and practice at past NCTJ papers.
Key Information Sets
Learning &Teaching hours
34% scheduled learning and teaching
66% guided independent study
Module Learning Strategies
The programme will be delivered primarily through lectures, seminars and workshops.
A programme of 24 one-hour lectures (24 hours) across both semesters will be required for the Essential Law element of the module to ensure the depth and breadth of the curriculum is covered comprehensively.
These will be supported by 24 hours of seminars. In the Essential Public Affairs element, this will be covered in semester 2 with a two-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks, supported by a one-hour workshop following each lecture to cover the key areas, discuss points raised and to go through sample NCTJ examination papers.
Both elements will be supported with specific revision sessions (approx 8 hours each) prior to NCTJ examination sittings.
In addition, 184 hours are to be used in self-directed study across the whole module, assisted by a detailed module booklet and comprehensive reading lists, supporting NCTJ material on past papers on Blackboard etc. This time should be used for reading around topics raised in the programme and specifically to enable progression of seminar discussions. Self-directed study will include preparation for a seminar, and practice at past NCTJ papers.
A programme of 24 one-hour lectures (24 hours) across both semesters will be required for the Essential Law element of the module to ensure the depth and breadth of the curriculum is covered comprehensively.
These will be supported by 24 hours of seminars. In the Essential Public Affairs element, this will be covered in semester 2 with a two-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks, supported by a one-hour workshop following each lecture to cover the key areas, discuss points raised and to go through sample NCTJ examination papers.
Both elements will be supported with specific revision sessions (approx 8 hours each) prior to NCTJ examination sittings.
In addition, 184 hours are to be used in self-directed study across the whole module, assisted by a detailed module booklet and comprehensive reading lists, supporting NCTJ material on past papers on Blackboard etc. This time should be used for reading around topics raised in the programme and specifically to enable progression of seminar discussions. Self-directed study will include preparation for a seminar, and practice at past NCTJ papers.
Module Resources
Internet Newspapers/magazines NCTJ materials
Regulatory guidelines e.g. PCC, Ofcom
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Regulatory guidelines e.g. PCC, Ofcom
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Module Texts
Banks, D. and Hanna, M. (2009) McNae's Essential Law for Journalists, Oxford University Press, 20th edition.
Crone, T., (2002) Law and the Media, 4th edition, Focal Press.
Crook, T. (2010) Comparative Media Law and Ethics. London: Routledge.
Garnett, M & Lynch, P (2009) Exploring British Politics, 2nd edition
Hadwin, S. and Bloy, D. (2007) Law and the Media. London: Sweet and Maxwell.
Jones, B et al (2010) Politics UK, 7th Edition
Journalism Dept. (2007) Journalism Style Guide. Staffordshire University.
Kenyon, A. (2007) Defamation. Comparative Law and Practice. London: Routledge-Cavendish.
Maule, D. and Zhondong, N. (2009) Media Law. Dundee: Dundee University Press.
Morrison, J. (2009) Public Affairs for Journalists
Quinn, F. (2011) Law for Journalists Pearson Longman.
Smartt, U. (2011) Media and Entertainment Law. Routledge, 3rd edition.
Smartt, U. (2006), Media Law for Journalists, Sage.
Crone, T., (2002) Law and the Media, 4th edition, Focal Press.
Crook, T. (2010) Comparative Media Law and Ethics. London: Routledge.
Garnett, M & Lynch, P (2009) Exploring British Politics, 2nd edition
Hadwin, S. and Bloy, D. (2007) Law and the Media. London: Sweet and Maxwell.
Jones, B et al (2010) Politics UK, 7th Edition
Journalism Dept. (2007) Journalism Style Guide. Staffordshire University.
Kenyon, A. (2007) Defamation. Comparative Law and Practice. London: Routledge-Cavendish.
Maule, D. and Zhondong, N. (2009) Media Law. Dundee: Dundee University Press.
Morrison, J. (2009) Public Affairs for Journalists
Quinn, F. (2011) Law for Journalists Pearson Longman.
Smartt, U. (2011) Media and Entertainment Law. Routledge, 3rd edition.
Smartt, U. (2006), Media Law for Journalists, Sage.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Essential Law: Overall 50% weighting, to include a class test length of 2.5 hours comprising essay-type questions based on industry-standard test papers + a series of smaller online tests (Learning Outcomes 1-3)
Essential Public Affairs: Overall weighting 50%, to include a class test length 2.5 hours providing the opportunity to demonstrate aspects of learning outcomes through focused questions that will require a degree of broader context + a series of smaller online tests (Learning Outcomes 4-6)
Key Information Set:
Assessment hours
100% written exams
Essential Public Affairs: Overall weighting 50%, to include a class test length 2.5 hours providing the opportunity to demonstrate aspects of learning outcomes through focused questions that will require a degree of broader context + a series of smaller online tests (Learning Outcomes 4-6)
Key Information Set:
Assessment hours
100% written exams