Course overview
This course examines the various media law, policy and regulatory frameworks in Australia 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.
Course learning outcomes
- Understand how Australian media laws and regulations compare with those of other nations
- Understand how media policies and regulations enable or constrain effective media environments
- Understand the obligations and rights of media practitioners in the execution of their duties
- Understand some of the problems and limitations of applying old media laws in new media environmentsBecome more skilled in critical thinking and case analysis
- Become more skilled in evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of regulatory frameworks
- Be able to appreciate the complex issues associated with media regulation
- Be able to research and evaluate media products and policies
- Understand changing media landscapes and their possible legal implications