A research seminar in which students work with faculty in ongoing research or design and carry out their own work under faculty supervision. Fall and Spring. A study of the legal sanctions and constitutional freedoms affecting the print and broadcasting media. An inquiry into the responsibilities of the media and discussion of specific ethical problems. A survey of theories of human communication behavior related to the mass media.
Discussions focus on the integration of mass communication history, law, theory and research.
Fall and Spring. Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.