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Issues in Broadcasting Regulation: A Comparative Analysis - LAWS3029
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Faculty: Faculty of Law
 
 
School:  Faculty of Law
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 3 (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.

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