COM 361 - Media Law and Ethics

Survey of laws and ethical principles that inform and regulate mediated communication including: freedom of speech and expression, defamation, invasion of privacy, intellectual property, the rights and responsibilities of journalists/reporters, and the regulation of journalism, advertising, public relations and multimedia industries.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: COM 265 or COM 268, or permission of instructor.
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: COM Major or consent of instructor.
University Studies: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning

Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.

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