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Course Description
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Course Name
Journalism and the Law
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Host University
University of Stirling
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Location
Stirling, Scotland
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Area of Study
Journalism, Legal Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The module aims to provide students with knowledge of core legal principles; laws and regulations; and case-law affecting the practice of journalism and the media; and to sensitise intending journalist to legal issues potentially affecting their work. It will include topics affecting journalism and the media such as: courts and the media, pre-trial and in-trial publicity, newsgathering issues, access to information, privacy, defamation, and intellectual property.
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