2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

COMM 315 - Journalism Law and Responsibility


3 credit hours
Students will spend half the semester studying the laws that govern journalists, including First Amendment protections, open records and meeting laws, libel, privacy, copyright, and related issues. During the second half of the semester, students will study the responsibilities they must employ in various journalistic situations. Studies of actual cases and role-playing will be emphasized throughout the semester.
College: CBASE
This course is cross listed with ENGL 315