Media Ethics & Law ((3,4 Credits))

Catalog description

Learn the basic principles and application of the First Amendment as it relates to communications and media. Since First Amendment rights are constantly evolving we will examine its application to free, political, and commercial speech, advertising and ethical components related to them. Explore the government’s monitoring and restriction of media and the balancing act and various tests the courts apply when allowing journalistic reporting versus a defendant’s right to a fair and impartial trial. Media include Print, Radio, Television, Video Games, and the Internet. This course covers ethics and the legal and policy guidelines for in Communications and Media. Appropriate for students considering Law School Prerequisite (must complete before registering): Ability to write a college essay and incorporate and cite scholarly work from the library Highly Recommended (not required): College Writing ( COMW 1005 ), or equivalent, and Introduction to Communication ( COMM 1020 ) Notes: This course is a “junior” level course for students concentrating in communications or media. It should not be a first course in the area, unless they are planning to attend law school and this is one of several legal studies courses they are taking. This course was previously CUL-223884 Media.