COM 390 - Communication Law

3 Credit(s)

Provides understanding of historical, legal and ethical issues involved in freedom of expression. Principles and case studies in communication law, constitutional guarantees, libel, privacy, contempt, privilege, copyright, regulatory agencies, public policy. Discussion of major court decisions in each area of communication law and historical/political climate out of which the cases emerged provide the framework for the course.
Prerequisite(s): Junior/ senior standing.