BJ3S30 - Media Ethics in Sport 14 Feb 2017 - 01 Sep 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BJ3S30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Media Ethics in Sport | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Delme Parfitt | ||
| Module Team: | Delme Parfitt, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100442 - journalism | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Valid To | 01 Sep 2026 |
Module Aims
Demonstrate professional, technical and formal choices which realise, develop or challenge existing practices and traditions with regard to media law, ethics and regulations, and the possibilities and constraints involved in the production process.
Demonstrate ability to reflect on ethical dilemmas in relation to sports journalism and communications practice.
Content Summary
An exploration of ethics as an invitation to excellence and quality of information. Students will be required to critically analyse the key issues around ‘one-sided’ reporting of clubs or events; impartiality and neutrality in sports news; professional and personal relationships with contacts; conflict of interest including dealing with ‘freebies’; sexism and racism in sports reporting; the ethical challenges of covering live events etc.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 16 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Comply with and show a sound understanding of relevant Professional Codes of Ethics and Codes of Practice; the role of professional regulation and registration and ethical dilemmas and the law. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate professional, technical and formal choices which realise, develop or challenge existing practices and traditions with regard to media law, ethics and regulations, and the possibilities and constraints involved in the production process.<br />Critically analyse the latest regulatory issues and understand their impact on journalistic practices to a professional or near to professional level. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Demonstrating an understanding of ethics, care, consent, paternalism, responsibility or trust | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Essay reflecting on an ethical debate. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |