MCM610 : Mass Communication Law & Ethics
Course Content
Ethics: An Introduction, Essence
and Purpose of Ethics, Theories of Ethics – I, Theories of Ethics – II, Sources
of Ethics in Pakistan’s Society, Mass Media Ethics: Need and Scope, Islamic
Codes of Ethics, Ethical Problems: External & Internal Pressures on Media,
Ethical Problems: The Violations of Ethics in Pakistan(Deadline and Ethics), Ethical
Problems: Privacy, Corruption, Personal Interests, etc. Code of Ethics and
Application: Needs and Bodies to Frame Ethics, International Code of Ethics:
and Introduction, Mass Media Code of Ethics in Pakistan: History and Critique,
Ethics by the PFUJ, CPNE and other Bodies, Ethical Codes by PEMRA, Ethical
Codes by Press Council of Pakistan, Issues in Applications of Code of Ethics –
Interviews (only on video), Media Freedom: Introduction, Defining the Limits of
Media Freedom, Absolute vs Responsible Freedom of Media, Universal Media Laws:
Introduction, Universal Declaration of Human Rights: The Article 19, Evolution
of Press Laws with Special references to sub-continent and Pakistan,
Constitutional Provisions on Freedom of Expression in Pakistan, Provisions in
the Major Laws: Defamation, Provisions in the Major Laws: Libel, Provisions in
the Major Laws: Others, Special Laws: An Overview of Media Laws, PEMRA
Ordinance: Introduction, PEMRA: Provisions on Ethics, PEMRA: Legal Provisions/
Issues, Press Council of Pakistan: Ethical Concerns, Press Council of Pakistan:
How does it Address the Ethical Issues?, In the Public Interest, Copy Rights:
Issues and Challenges, Contempt of Court and Mass Media, Ethics, Laws and Emerging
Technologies, Pakistan’s Policies Regarding: Teleport, IPTV, Cable TV, DTH,
Landing Point, Temporary Unlinking, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority:
Introduction, Mandate and Functions, PTA: Regulatory Issues, Implications of
Regulations, Broadband Policy, Licensing Issues, Interconnect Cost Analysis,
Analysis of Settlement, Interconnect Strategies, Technological Changes and
their Impact on the Regulations and Policies: The Digital Future, Cable and
Satellite, Digital TV, Case Studies, The Internet and Cyberspace and need for
Universal legal and Ethical framework, Dealing with Issues of Obscenity, Other
Offensive Content, Economic Aspects, Privacy, Encryption and Access.