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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Television: Structure and Policy
Module Code CM526
School School of Communications
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Roderick Flynn
Semester 2: Roderick Flynn
Autumn: Roderick Flynn
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
Allows students to acquire a broad insight into how Irish television structures and policies have developed and to place the domestic arena in an international context.

Learning Outcomes
1. Know the regulatory basis for broadcasting practice.
2. Present data and ideas having due regard to the first principles of oral and visual communications.
3. Locate and consult relevant research in respect of television policy and practice.
4. Analyse current debates and developments in broadcasting.
5. Update and deepen her/his knowledge through further research.
6. Evaluate problems and solutions in the context of European audiovisual policy.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture11Weekly lecture
Seminars11Weekly seminar
Library38Reading
Assignment40Research
Group work25Presentations
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
TV structure and policy..
The development of Irish broadcasting. Opportunities for independent production. First principals of broadcast communications. Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. Broadcasting Complaints. Television Without Frontiers and the AVMS directives. Current international research and issues..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
EssayRefers research and lectures.100%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Oireachtas: 0, Broadcasting Acts,
  • Current readings will be flagged in lectures: 0,
  • Michael Starks: 2012, Switching to Digital Television: UK Public Policy and the Market, Intellect, Bristol,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
MTVMA in Film and Television Studies
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM526
Date of Last Revision24-JAN-12
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