Course Code: JNAL 5110
Academic Year: 2026-2027
This is your entry point to explore the essential principles that shape journalism. This course provides a solid foundation in journalistic ethics, media law, and the evolving media landscape, including ethical considerations around generative AI. Youll examine key legal considerations for journalists, including libel and defamation, copyright, access to information, and navigating the court system. Youll also explore respectful and accurate approaches to reporting on Canada's Indigenous communities.