Digital Media Regulation - JURD7429

 
Faculty: Faculty of Law
 
 
School:  School of Law
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: Academic Program must be either 9200, 9210, 5740 or 9230
 
 
Excluded: LAWS8329
 
 
Fee Band:   (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


This course examines a range of regulatory approaches which have traditionally been used to regulate broadcasting, and through comparative analysis considers contemporary issues affecting the policy and regulation of broadcasting. An underlying theme of the course is how current developments, technological, economic and regulatory, are affecting fundamental assumptions about the role of broadcasting regulation and the regulatory design. Broadcasting regulation is a vast, complex and fast-changing area. In a one semester subject, we can only touch the surface. However, by examining different aspects of broadcasting regulation, it is hoped that you will gain an insight into the challenges and importance of designing appropriate regulation for broadcasting.


LLM Specialisation


Media, Communications and Information Technology Law.

Recommended Prior Knowledge


None

Course Objectives


Having successfully completed this course, you should:
  • Understand the rationales for regulation of broadcasting
  • Be aware of and able to identify the different approaches to broadcasting regulation
  • Appreciate and analyse the debate over the continuing role of broadcasting regulation

Main Topics


  • Rationalizing broadcasting regulation - rationales, approaches to regulation
  • Structural regulation - funding, public broadcasting, ownership and control, competition regulation
  • Content regulation - cultural values, fairness and impartiality, advertising regulation
  • Broadcasting futures

Assessment


Class participation: Preparation and engagement in class
Research essay: 5,000 - 6,000 words  
 

Course Texts


Prescribed
None

Recommended
None

Resources


A set of printed materials will be available.