Media Laws and ethics is a Curriculum-based course content of one of the graduate programs of humanities discipline.It is part of the approved curriculum being transacted in a few affiliated Colleges of Pondicherry University and similar courses are being offered at many colleges across India.This course would offer many ideas related to law making in India, which include a brief history of the constitution of India, significant laws enacted related to Media and Communication since the colonial period, till date. It also tries to impart knowledge about morals and ethics.Primarily aimed at the students of communication, journalism, and media studies programmes.
Overview
Syllabus
WEEK 1 Introduction to the Indian constitution
Salient features of the Indian constitution
WEEK 2 Fundamental Rights
Article 19 1 (a) and freedom of expression
WEEK 3 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Defamation, Contempt of court
WEEK 4 Copyrights Act
Creative Commons
WEEK 5 Media-related Acts in India
WEEK 6 Introduction to cyber laws
Press Council and its role, functions, and powers
WEEK 7Prasar Bharati: Responsibilities, functions, powers, and limitations; broadcasting codes
WEEK 8 Film Censor Board: Role and functions
Media Regulation in India
WEEK 9 Fair use Doctrine
WEEK 10 Information Technology Act 2000
WEEK 11 Cybercrimes
Privacy issues and media
WEEK 12 Open vs Secrecy
WEEK 13Social Responsibility of the Media
Ethical Issues of Visual Manipulation and Doctoring Videos
WEEK 14 Advertising Standards Council of India
Fake News and Misinformation WEEK 15Morality and Ethics
Ethical Frameworks
Fake News and Misinformation WEEK 15Morality and Ethics
Ethical Frameworks
Taught by
Dr. S. Arulselvan
