CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%. CLASS-TEST - SECOND CLASS TEST weighted at 50%.

The class tests will examine student knowledge and application of media law. (A requirement for NCTJ and BCTJ accreditation)

Both class tests assess all learning outcomes [Learning Outcomes 1 and 2]

Issues most relevant to contemporary news and feature writing, namely defamation, contempt of court, privacy, reporting on sexual offences, reports including children, copyright and confidentiality. The course also covers ethics of journalism. Court cases featuring in the news will be included where appropriate to underpin teaching and learning.

Taught sessions, including practical seminars, will prepare students to sit the industry standard, National Council for the Training of Journalists' qualification, Essential Media Law.

Library
Web
Blackboard

Dodd, M. and Hanna, M. (2016) McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists. Oxford University Press, 23rd edition. NOTE: DO NOT USE AN EARLIER EDITION

Quinn, F. (2015) Law for Journalists, fifth edition, Pearson Longman

Thom, C (2016) Online Law for Journalists. First Edition. Clean Copy Publishing

Benz, J., Mago, E. and Timmerman, J. (2014): Legal Guide to Broadcast Law and Regulation. London: National Association of Broadcasters, 6th edition.

McBride, K. and Rosenstiel T eds. (2014) The New Ethics of Journalism. Sage.

Smartt, U. (2014) Media and Entertainment Law. Second Edition. Routledge

You will learn the building blocks of media law in this module. All journalists need a solid grounding in the law to keep themselves (and their editors) on the right side of it!
In an era of 'Fake News', ethical issues have never been more important for the modern journalist.