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 (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: LAW2TOT AND LAW1LIM

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate comprehension of the regulatory and legal framework of social media law policy in Australia
02. Evaluate contemporary problems on social media practice using appropriate legal doctrine
03. Identify, use and appraise research material relevant to the operation and reform of social media law and policy
04. Critically analyse the historical, social, economic and cultural implications of the regulation of social media nationally and internationally
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.