Broadcast regulations, including the Fairness Doctrine, and questions of equal time and access also are explored. Readings include texts of landmark cases. Two special sessions concentrate on practical aspects of libel and invasion of privacy. The student's major effort of the Journalism year. Is not a master's thesis in the traditional academic sense, but rather an in-depth exploration of a topic as a journalist would pursue it.
Students work on radio and print projects individually.
Students usually work in teams of two to three to complete the video project. Includes individual or team counseling and seminars in research, reporting, and writing. Professors Carey and Isaacs Explores the social role of journalism and the journalist from legal, historical, ethical, and economic perspectives. A student who undertakes an internship at a media organization can earn an additional academic credit if the work consists of serious journalistic enterprise. At the conclusion of the internship, the student must submit a written description of what he or she has accomplished and learned in the internship, and an official of the media company must send a separate letter corroborating that and evaluating the student's performance.