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.
This course is cross listed with ENGL 315