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Deontology and Law of Communication

Code 17525
Year 3
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(45H)
Scientific area Direito
Entry requirements None
Learning outcomes A) Acquire knowledge about fundamental notions about the science of Law, especially the rules of ethics and the law of social communication. In particular, the right to freedom of expression and information.
B) Acquire knowledge and apply the ethical principles recognized by Portuguese journalists, as well as the legal regime applicable to the exercise of the profession.
C) Acquire knowledge about constitutional law, communication law. new technologies and the right of advertising.
Syllabus 1. INTRODUCTORY NOTIONS TO SOCIAL COMMUNICATION LAW
2. ETHICS, DEONTOLOGY AND MEDIA LAW
3. BUSINESS LAW OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
4. JOURNALISTS’ RIGHTS
5. JOURNALISTS’ RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION HELD BY PUBLIC ENTITIES
6. RIGHTS IN SOCIAL COMMUNICATION
7. SOCIAL COMMUNICATION SANCTION RIGHT
Main Bibliography LUÍS BRITO CORREIA, Direito da Comunicação Social, vols. I e II, Almedina, 2005
FERNANDO DOS REIS CONDESSO, Direito da Comunicação Social – Lições, Almedina, 2007
ALBERTO ARONS DE CARVALHO / ANTÓNIO MONTEIRO CARDOSO / JOÃO PEDRO FIGUEIREDO, Direito da Comunicação Social
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Classes operate on a theoretical-practical basis. A theoretical exposition will be made on the syllabus, which will be followed by an application of the knowledge transmitted, through the resolution of practical cases, coherently formulated and preferably modeled on case studies, which require the consultation and interpretation of normative texts.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2026-06-11

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