This seminar provides an introduction to the legal and ethical issues surrounding mediated communication. The course fosters both a functional and critical understanding of the legislative acts and juridical decisions that are most relevant to professionals in the field of communication. The seminar is topics oriented, engaging seminar members in an examination of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, libel, privacy, obscenity, and electronic media regulation.
Instruction is interactive and achievement is evaluated through examinations.
Class Meeting Status - The class will meet as scheduled.