BJ1S48 - Law Ethics and Sport 06 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BJ1S48 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Law Ethics and Sport | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Delme Parfitt, Delme Parfitt, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100442 - journalism | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To develop a firm understanding of the basics of Journalism-related law, regulation and ethics so as to be able to operate safely and with confidence; and to be able to discuss, critique and work with the emerging challenges in this area.
Content Summary
Students will develop an understanding of the law as it relates to them as journalists, bloggers, press officers etc.
They will learn the principles of and practice the law as it applies to contempt, reporting restrictions in courts, defamation, privacy and confidentiality; balancing human rights, freedom of expression and the public interest.
They will understand sources of personal and professional ethics; issues of objectivity, taste and decency; and relations with sources including subterfuge, entrapment, confidentiality and intrusion.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 |
| Seminar | 14 |
| External visits | 4 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Directed Study | 74 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply UK law and media regulations as they affect sports journalism. |
| LO2 | Understand and engage with ethical debates within the wider communications industry. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Analysing a current key issue in sports journalism | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | Testing knowledge of legal and ethical issues | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |