COMM 401

Communication Law

American University · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Communication Law (3) Practical introduction to the U.S. legal system and to laws, regulations, and current cases involving media. Includes a broad understanding of libel, copyright, advertising regulation and First Amendment protections across traditional and emerging media platforms. Introduction to legal writing and research, reasoning and analytic skills. Usually Offered: fall and spring.

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001

FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM
Class #38688Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
0 available24 enrolled24 capacity0 waitlist
Days & times
Tu · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location
McKinley Bldg 100
Instructor
Watson, John C.
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002

FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM
Class #38689Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
0 available24 enrolled24 capacity1 waitlist
Days & times
Tu · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location
McKinley Bldg 100
Instructor
Watson, John C.
Details checked 4 hours agoSeats checked 4 hours ago
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