School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsCommunication Law and EthicsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101243.2
Discipline: JOURNALISM
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
63127 - Communication Law and Ethics, 101928 - Media Law and Ethics
About this Unit
In 2013 this unit replaced by 101928 - Media Law and Ethics. This unit gives students a thorough understanding of the legal framework in which the communication industries operate and the ethical context of decision-making in the media professions. It covers the basics of contempt and defamation law; copyright; advertising; promotions and public relations; the legal framework for electronic communication using the internet and email; issues in the regulation and control of print, broadcast and electronic media and the professional codes of ethics that apply in all fields of communication practice.
Courses| 2723.3 | Bachelor of Communication Studies/Bachelor of Laws | CONTINUING |
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