BJ1S53 - Journalism Law, Ethics and Regulation 20 May 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BJ1S53 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Journalism Law, Ethics and Regulation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Craig Hooper | ||
| Module Team: | Delme Parfitt, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 20 May 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
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. Students will be able to respond to scenarios by integrating knowledge of law, ethics and regulation, and speculate about outcomes in emerging and unresolved areas. The module will contribute to preparation for practical work on later projects and/or for critical reflection on practice.
Content Summary
Law: principles of and practice in court reporting, contempt, reporting restrictions in courts, defamation, privacy and confidentiality; balancing human rights, freedom of expression and the public interest.
Ethics: sources of personal and professional ethics; issues of objectivity, taste and decency; and relations with sources including subterfuge, entrapment, confidentiality and intrusion.
Regulation: self and statutory regulation in print and broadcast including the Press Complaints Commission, Ofcom, BBC editorial guidelines, the NUJ and other regulatory guidelines.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| External visits | 6 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain how to apply UK law and media regulations as they affect journalism when reporting. |
| LO2 | Discuss ethical debates within the industry. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | Closed-book exam | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of three original court stories | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |