Module Details

Module Code: LAW B8004
Full Title: Media Law
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Siobhan Duffy
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Identify the sources of law in Ireland.
MLO2 Explain the principles of data protection law in Ireland.
MLO3 Describe the torts relevant to Public Relations practice in Ireland.
MLO4 Discuss the relevance of Intellectual Property for PR practitioners in Ireland.
MLO5 Describe the principles of law relating to social media in Ireland.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The Irish Legal System
Civil and Criminal Liability. Overview of the court system in Ireland. Sources of law in Ireland.
Business Organisations
Characteristics of Sole Trader, Company and Partnership. Formation of a company in Ireland. Company Regulation.
Tort
Principles of negligence relevant to PR industry. Principles of Defamation.
Contract Law
Essential elements of a valid contract. Forms of Contract. Legal issues for online contracts.
Intellectual Property.
Overview of Trademark and Copyright Law.
Data Protection Law and Freedom of Expression law in Ireland
Overview of relevance of law on data protection and law on freedom of expression to PR industry.
Social Media Law
Examination of how social media is regulated in Ireland
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work30.00%
Final Examination70.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Short questions testing knowledge of materials covered to date.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures based on module content Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Casestudies Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact Enhancement of module content Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact Bacground work Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Aine Keenan. (2012), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 6th. Gill and Macmillan, Ireland.
  • Carolan and O'Neill. (2010), Media Law in Ireland, Bloomsbury Professional, [ISBN: 9781847660657].
  • Andrea Martin. (2011), Quick Win Media Law Ireland – Your Top 100 Media Law Questions Answered, Oaktree Press.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources