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The second semester is given over to the presentation of student papers, and these may be written in any area of legalhistory on a topic approved by the lecturer.Assessment:100% on-course assessment: The individual components of the assessment will be discussed by the lecturer with theclass at the commencement of the course.LAWHONS 721 Media LawCredit Points: 20 pointsOffered: Full-yearContact Hours: Lectures — 2 hours per weekCoordinator: Associate Professor Rosemary TobinCourse Description:This seminar is concerned with the law that governs the media and journalists. Topics which may be covered include:the importance of freedom of expression, defamation, breach of confidence, contempt of court, privacy, the functionand decisions of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, and the role of the censor. Class sessions will consist oflectures, guest appearances and the presentation of student papers.Assessment:100% on-course assessment. Individual components to be advised by the lecturer at the commencement of the course.LAWHONS 728 — Studies in Public LawCredit Points: 20 pointsOffered: Full-yearContact Hours: Lectures — 2 hours per weekCoordinator: Professor Bruce HarrisCourse Description:This seminar is concerned with the principles and workings of the New Zealand constitution. In the first semester theseminars will be led by the lecturer and will address the theme of the constitutional future of New Zealand, withparticular emphasis on the future of the executive and judicial branches of government. Student papers may bewritten in any area of public law, and these will be presented in the second semester.Assessment:100% on-course assessment. Individual components to be advised by the lecturer at the commencement of the course.70 | 2010 Faculty of Law Handbook