COMM 518 - Communication, Policy and Law

This is a survey course that examines the law related to communication professions and the media. It covers the First Amendment and other rights which come into conflict with it, the context in which laws regulating media and communication are made, and application of the law to contemporary situations. It is designed to familiarize the student with structures and functions of American law and the legal system related to issues in media law. The course also explores political and public policy issues in media law related to democracy, ethics, and technology.

Course credits: 4