Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 79 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 79 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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JOUR - 460. Advanced Communications Law


3 credit(s)
This course provides an advanced exploration of contemporary cases in modern media law. Through intense scrutiny of contemporary media cases, students gain an enhanced understanding of the intersection of media law and journalistic ethics in the coverage of breaking news stories, and the applicability of libel law and invasion of privacy torts to the dissemination of information through social media and traditional media outlets. Students will further their writing skills, and develop original legal analyses that reflect critical thinking and require collaboration with classmates on team projects. Permission of instructor required.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR 105  or CREA-117.
Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, BCEL)



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