JOUR3700

Download as PDF

JOUR 3700 - Media Law and Ethics (3 Cr.) Online may be available

Communication (10396) DCLA - College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Course description

Examines laws, regulations and major court decisions that affect journalists and news organizations. Topics include First Amendment principles of press freedom, libel, invasion of privacy, prior restraint, access to information, and the regulation of electronic media content.

prereq: WRIT 1120, 30 cr. minimum

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

AFV - A-F or Audit

Lecture

Requirements

013307

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer