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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
Media law and ethics offers an overview of media ethics and media law as they affect journalists practicing in Australia. It covers the essential knowledge of ethics and law required for a wide range of journalistic tasks, including researching, writing and editing news. For students studying culture and communications more broadly it gives a valuable insight into the legal constraints on content creators in all media and the broader issues of press freedom and open justice.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
This unit will be delivered using a learner-centered approach. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts that are relevant in understanding the principles and practices of journalism and broadcast. They involve a blend of experiences including lectures, interactive presentations, videos and small group discussions. Tutorials provide students with the opportunity to further discuss and apply the concepts covered in lectures and readings. Activities focus on small group work, designed to develop communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork. Assessment methods for on-campus provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their achievement of the unit learning outcomes.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Court report | 20% |
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 40% |
| Examination | Exam | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
Media law and ethics offers an overview of media ethics and media law as they affect journalists practicing in Australia. It covers the essential knowledge of ethics and law required for a wide range of journalistic tasks, including researching, writing and editing news. For students studying culture and communications more broadly it gives a valuable insight into the legal constraints on content creators in all media and the broader issues of press freedom and open justice.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
This unit will be delivered using a learner-centered approach. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts that are relevant in understanding the principles and practices of journalism and broadcast. They involve a blend of experiences including lectures, interactive presentations, videos and small group discussions. Tutorials provide students with the opportunity to further discuss and apply the concepts covered in lectures and readings. Activities focus on small group work, designed to develop communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork. Assessment methods for on-campus provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their achievement of the unit learning outcomes.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Court report | 20% |
| Portfolio | Case study analyses | 40% |
| Test | Concepts test | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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