SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY AND LAW
LAW3SPL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the conceptual framework of social media policy and law in Australia. Students will examine the theories, policies and principles of the regulation of social media in the digital age. Topics may include the laws of defamation, censorship and freedom of speech, ideas of open justice and contempt of court, the relationship between privacy law and social networking and the regulation of social media advertising. In addition, students will examine comparative jurisdictions and place the regulation of social media in its social, cultural and economic context.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW1LIM and LAW2TOT
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate comprehension of the regulatory and legal framework of social media law policy in Australia
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises Online Take Home Exam Research Assignment
02. Evaluate contemporary problems on social media practice using appropriate legal doctrine
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises Online Take Home Exam
03. Identify, use and appraise research material relevant to the operation and reform of social media law and policy
- Activities:
- Research Assignment
04. Critically analyse the historical, social, economic and cultural implications of the regulation of social media nationally and internationally
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises Research Assignment