University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

MDIA 2301 - Media Policy and Media Law

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Summer School
Session:
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: 3 contact hours per week
Restriction: B.Media students with 12 units at Level I, or with permission of Program Convenor
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: 12 units Level I Humanities/Social Sciences including MDIA 1002 and at least one other compulsory Level I Media course, or with permission of Head of Discipline
Incompatible: MDIA 2202
Assessment: Tutorial presentation 25%, short essay 20%, attendance, participation 15%, project 40%
Syllabus:

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 Fees

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  Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution Tuition Fees
Units EFTSL Pre-2008 2008 2009 Domestic International
3 0.125 Band 1 $650 Band 1 $650 Band 1 $650 select program select program


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Summer School Tue 27/01/2009 Fri 30/01/2009 Sun 08/02/2009 Fri 13/02/2009


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
92193 LE01 30 9 27 Jan - 30 Jan Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9AM - 3PM Napier, 205, Seminar Room
2 Feb - 4 Feb Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9AM - 3PM Napier, 205, Seminar Room
Note: If you are unable to enrol in this summer course because it is full, please let us know through the Summer & Winter School online feedback form: www.adelaide.edu.au/summerandwinterschool/forms/