POL 321 Mass Media Law and Ethics

Acquaints students with American's constitutional heritage of free expression - in particular, its application to the government's involvement with broadcast and print media, as well as with "new technologies." Primary attention to practical issues that affect media professionals, including libel, invasion of privacy, access to government information, open and closed courts, and the powers of the Federal Communications Commission.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

POL 321