| (3 cr.) This course helps students to develop an awareness
and understanding of laws, regulations and
professional standards of practice that apply to
the work of communications practitioners.
Attention is given to First Amendment guarantees,
libel, privacy, journalist's privilege, copyright,
media and advertising regulation. Selected cases
are highlighted as examples of opinions handed
down by state and federal courts. Junior status in
communications or permission of instructor
required.
Prerequisite: MSS 101, JRN 160, MSS 220; Every Year, Fall and Spring |
