COMU0004-1 : Communication and Intellectual Property

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Study programmes 2010-2011

Last update : 11/04/2011

COMU0004-1

Communication and Intellectual Property

Duration :

30h Th

Credits/ECTS :

Bachelor in Information and Communication, 3rd year	First semester	4

One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Performing Arts	First semester	4

Holder(s) :

Michel Gyory

Language :

French language

Course contents :

Introduction to the principles of intellectual property law in the fields of information and communication.
* law (definition, relation between law language and culture)
* intellectual property law:
- definitions,
- historical approach,
- traditional media,
- new media;
* economic approach to copyrights;
* fundamental notions;
* patrimonial rights ;
* moraux rights;
* protection of rights;
* management of rights.

Course objective :

Understand the notion of intellectual property, developing the ability to correctly identify issues related to IP.

Prerequisites :

The course on Communication Law (COMU0012-1, 2d year BA degree)

Workshops :

None.

Organization :

See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires

Written notes :

A syllabus is available.

Assessment :

Written examination