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MDIA 2301 - Media Policy and Media Law

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

This course examines the various media law, policy and regulatory frameworks in 最新糖心Vlog that affect media establishments and how they enhance or constrain media institutions and the public in their communication activities. It will also examine the media regulatory frameworks of other countries. The course will examine the success or failure of existing media policy and regulations in a technologically dynamic media environment.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MDIA 2301
    Course Media Policy and Media Law
    Coordinating Unit Media
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites At least 12 units of level 1 Arts courses or equivalent, including 3 units in Media
    Incompatible MDIA 2202
    Restrictions Available to BMedia students only
    Assessment Tutorial presentation 25%, short essay 20%, attendance, participation 15%, project 40%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Ying Jiang

    Course Coordinator: Dr Ying Jiang
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Understand how 最新糖心Vlogn media laws and regulations compare with those of other nations
    2 Understand how media policies and regulations enable or constrain effective media environments
    3 Understand the obligations and rights of media practitioners in the execution of their duties
    4 Understand some of the problems and limitations of applying old media laws in new media evironments
    5 Become more skilled in critical thinking and case analysis
    6 Become more skilled in evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of regulatory frameworks
    7 Be able to appreciate the complex issues associated with media regulation
    8 Be able to research and evaluate media products and policies
    9 Understand changing media landscapes and their possible legal implications


    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    A textbook must be purchased.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    1 x 2 hour lecture each week
    3 hours reading each week in which the content from the lecture is elaborated
    1x1 hour tutorial each week in which interactive learning in small groups applies the knowledge to a series of case studies
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    WORKLOAD TOTAL HOURS
    1x2-hour lecture per week 24 hours per week
    1x1-hour tutorial per week 12 hours per week
    3 hours reading per week 36 hours per week
    4 hours research per week 48 hours per week
    3 hours assignment preparation per week 36 hours per week
    TOTAL=156 hours per semester
    Learning Activities Summary
    Schedule
    Week 1 Welcome, Course Overview
    Week 2 Basic Concepts in Media Law and Regulations
    Week 3 Freedom of Information
    Week 4 Offensive Publications
    Week 5 Privacy
    Week 6 Contempt of Court
    Week 7 Defamation
    Week 8 Copyright and Intellectual Property
    Week 9 Media Ownership and Control
    Week 10 Regulation of Content & Classification Board
    Week 11 Media and National Security
    Week 12 Course Review and Closure



    Specific Course Requirements
    There are no specific course requirements.
    Small Group Discovery Experience
    Students will work in smaller groups in tutorials and lectures with the Course Coordinator or senior academic to analyse cases for each topic. Each assignment requires students to conduct independent research about the legal environment and media industry and prepare reports on their findings using a variety of online platforms.
  • Assessment

    The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary


    Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome
    Online tests Formative and Summative

    Week 3,6,9

     20% LO1,2,3,4

    Research/project proposal 
    Formative and Summative Week 6 30% LO4,5,6,7,8
    Final essay Formative and Summative Week 12 40% LO1,2,4,5,6,7,9
    Attendance and participation Formative weekly 10% LO5,6,7,8
    Assessment Related Requirements
    All students are expected to work consistently outside of class hours, both on assignments and in preparing for and reflecting on the topics for both tutorials and their major essay/project.
    Assessment Detail

    Assessment 01: E-tests

    Three online tests will be available on MyUni, the questions are based on the textbook this course is using.

    Value 20%

    Assessment 02: Research/Project proposal and literature review

    Worth: 30%

    Length: 1000- 1500 words max

    Value 30%

     
    Assessment 03: Attendance and participation

    Tutorial attendance is worth 10%. 
     

    Assessment 04: Final essay/project

    Worth: 40%

    Length: 2000 words or project equivalent


    Submission
    All assignments must be submitted in accordance with details in the MPML Course Guide.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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