Course Overview
This course will introduce learners to the fundamental structure of the Canadian broadcast media system. Students will explore various factors including historical developments that have led to the creation of both the public and private regulatory structure in Canada. Media plays an important role in the social and political life of Canadians. This course is designed to underscore and enhance the students’ understanding of that role. Various perspectives will be discussed, including issues surrounding culture, ethics, gender and media bias. More complex issues around media regulation, policy and ethics will be examined in Policy, Regulation and Ethics in Society 2 in term 3.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Discuss key historical socio-political events by analyzing their influence on the development of media policy and regulation.
- Describe the development of Canadian content regulation.
- Identify the regulatory structure of the Canadian broadcast industry and related operations.
- Critically analyze regulatory and ethical issues concerning mass media.
- Explain the role media plays in society.
- Identify and explain media bias.
- Discuss the media approaches to gender roles, ethnic and cultural perspectives.
- Compare and contrast public and private broadcasting.
- Discuss a workable definition of “objectivity” in media.
Effective as of Fall 2012
Related Programs
Policy, Regulation and Ethics in Society 1 (BCST 1350) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Diploma Full-time
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