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JLS812 Social Sciences 3 Units intermediate

Media Law And Ethics

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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26h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Media LawEthicsJournalismDefamationPress Freedom

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Law and Ethics

2

Press Freedom

3

Defamation

4

Copyright

5

Contempt of Court

6

National Security

7

Canons of Journalism

8

Ethical Problems in Journalism

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Journalist

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Editor

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Media Lawyer

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Public Relations Officer

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Communication Specialist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

NewspapersMagazinesRadio BroadcastingTelevision BroadcastingOnline MediaPublic RelationsAdvertising

Course PDF Material

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for key legal terms: defamation, sedition, copyright, contempt.

2

Outline the legal bases of press freedom in Nigeria (Unit 1, Module 2).

3

Compare and contrast different ethical theories (Unit 3, Module 1).

4

Review case studies in Module 6, focusing on the ethical principles involved.

5

Practice applying the canons of journalism (Module 5) to hypothetical scenarios.

6

Summarize the defenses to defamation (Unit 3, Module 3).

7

Focus on the constitutional provisions related to media obligations (Unit 3, Module 2).