Introduction to Law

Code:

CC029

Acronym:

IDIR

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Legal Sciences

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Communication and Information Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Communication Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CC	20	CC - Study Plan	2	-	6	46	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This subject is designed to provide students of the Journalism and Communication Sciences course knowledge about the concepts and general notions of Law required for their future professional activities. Students will be able to understand the legal terminology, the sources of law, the legal system, the rule of law and the legal relationship. But we also intend to provide basic and extensive knowledge about the legal framework (national, EU and international) underlying the law of communication, and familiarise students of Journalism and Communication Sciences courses with the rules of their legal system (CRP; laws of the press, radio and television) and of the European Radio Communications Committee (ERC).

Learning outcomes and competences

 

It is intended to provide students with the necessary foundations for understanding the legal language of the Sources of Law, Legal System and Legal Relationship. But it is intended, also, to provide essential knowledge of the widest possible legal framework (national, EU and international) relating to communication, familiarizing students of Journalism and Communication Sciences with the rules that constitute their legal regime (CRP; Laws of Press, Radio and Television) and the Regulation of Content and Communication (ERC).

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

I – Introduction II - Background and introduction to the study of law II. 1. The legal relationship II.2. The individuals - personality, legal capacity and capacity to exercise rights II.3. Personality rights II.4. Legal persons II.5 Concept, elements and formation of legal business III - The legal framework of publicity IV - Fundamental principles of communication – freedom, pluralism, independence. IV.1 The rules of Communication Law 1. In international law (Universal Declaration of Human Rights); 2. In EU law 3. In national law at constitutional level at legislative level V – The legal regime of contents and communication V.1 The press V.2 The radio V.3 The television VI – The regulation of contents and communication VI.1 - Statute and mission of the media regulatory authorities.

Mandatory literature

Nuno Castro Marques; Sumários

Teaching methods and learning activities

Programme contents will be taught in theory and practical lectures. Expository theoretical and practical classes. Practical classes are intended to clarify and explain concepts introduced during the theory classes and for the presentation of practical cases or practices based on real situations. Tutorials aim at constantly supervising students, in particular with regard to assessment related work required of them. Students will be motivated to interact and provide feedback on cases or situations presented, in both theory and practical classes.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	38,00
Total:	38,00

Eligibility for exams

To be eligible for exams, students must attend 75% of all course hours.

Calculation formula of final grade

Continuous assessment - 100% or final exam - 100%

Examinations or Special Assignments

All students admissible to special exam due to conclusion of studies (September) must submit a practical work (paper) relating to a subject agreed with the teacher. 

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

In accordance with the Assessment Regulations in force.