Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Advanced Law For Journalists | |||
| Reference | LL2271 | Version | 1 |
| Created | January 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. To appraise students of key rules and limitations in respect of court reporting 2. To inform students about requirements of the journalism profession in terms of standards of behaviour and compliance with legal rules. 3. To facilitate student's understanding of legal institutions and their roles and key legal concepts. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse and justify the process of court reporting identifying relevant: proceedings, terminology, restrictions, defences and location. |
| 2 | Compare and discuss how other legal forums operate including hearings and tribunals and any limitations on reporting that apply. |
| 3 | Identify and explain key issues relating to: official secrets, interdicts, elections and the role and code of practice of Independent Press Standards Organisation. |
| 4 | Analyse legal rules regulating: public order and unlawful behaviour at meetings and the law of trespass. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Court Reporting - restrictions on reporting proceedings in civil and criminal courts, terminology used in criminal proceedings, court visit, relevant defences, contempt of court. Tribunals, fatal accident inquiries and children's hearings - reporting rules. Official secrets, law relating to elections and the Independent Press Standards Organisation - Code of Practice. Legal rules regulating: public order, behaviour at meetings and trespass |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This subject matter in this module will be delivered by practitioners experienced in the areas of law and journalism identified in the indicative content. It will be taught through twelve two hour lectures, six seminars and court visits. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Individual Written Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Introduction to Media Law or equivalent module |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | DEWART M. H., 2019. The Scottish Legal System 6th ed, London: Bloomsbury ebook |
| 2 | CAREY, P. et al., 2010. Media law. 5th ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell. |
| 3 | McINNES, R., 2010. Scots law for journalists. 8th ed. Edinburgh: W Green. |
| 4 | QUINN, F., 2018. Law for journalists. 6th ed. Harlow: Pearson ebook |
| 5 | SMARTT, U., 2020. Media & Entertainment Law 5th ed. Abingdon: Routledge ebook |
| 6 | SMARTT, U., 2022. Media and Entertainment law. 5th ed. Abingdon: Routledge. ebook |