This course introduces postgraduate journalism students to media law and ethics within the Nigerian context. It explores the purpose of law and ethics in society, theories of ethics, and the regulation of mass media. Students will learn about press freedom, constitutional obligations, universal press laws, defamation, copyright, contempt, national security, and the Official Secrets Act. The course also covers canons of journalism, ethical problems, mechanisms, and case studies in Nigerian journalism.
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This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.
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Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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Create flashcards for key legal terms: defamation, sedition, copyright, contempt.
Outline the legal bases of press freedom in Nigeria (Unit 1, Module 2).
Compare and contrast different ethical theories (Unit 3, Module 1).
Review case studies in Module 6, focusing on the ethical principles involved.
Practice applying the canons of journalism (Module 5) to hypothetical scenarios.
Summarize the defenses to defamation (Unit 3, Module 3).
Focus on the constitutional provisions related to media obligations (Unit 3, Module 2).