Teaching mode |
Lecture on site, Zoom Live-Stream and Podcast |
Dozent/in |
Prof. Dr. iur. Mira Burri |
Veranstaltungsart |
Vorlesung |
Code |
HS241239 |
Semester |
Herbstsemester 2024 |
Durchführender Fachbereich |
Privatrecht |
Studienstufe |
Master |
Termin/e |
wöchentlich (Mi), ab 18.09.2024, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58 |
Umfang |
2 Semesterwochenstunden |
Inhalt |
The course provides an introduction to the current issues in the regulation of media at the international level, covering the pertinent human rights norms, the rules of the World Trade Organization, and the relevant topics of international telecommunications, Internet Governance and copyright law. Digital media build the specific focus of the course and spur interesting discussions on the evolution of cyberlaw, taking into account current developments, such as those around fake news, creativity online and the role of platforms. The course includes two interactive sessions in the form of a mini-moot court, where students discuss in oppposing teams critical questions from the course topics. |
E-Learning |
24HS RF International Law of Contemporary Media |
Lernziele |
- Furthering of the understanding, the application of knowledge, and professional judgment in the area of the international law of contemporary media.
- By the end of the course, you will be able to frame and independently assess the legal implications of modern media phenomena, such as Google Books, online misinformation or platform power. |
Voraussetzungen |
No specific prerequisites except for a good command of English |
Sprache |
Englisch |
Abschlussform / Credits |
Oral and open book exam / 5 Credits
|
Hinweise |
There is a mandatory participation in one interactive session. |
Hörer-/innen |
Ja |
Kontakt |
mira.burri@unilu.ch |
Material |
There is no particular script or textbook needed for the course. The relevant readings for each session will be provided electronically and made available on OLAT. |
Literatur |
Legislation required for the exam
None. |