COM 433 Media Law & Ethics

The law as it affects journalism and broadcasting. History and background of the freedom of the press and broadcast industries with emphasis on First Amendment and FCC regulations, including such areas as seditious libel, libel, obscenity, privacy, copyright, advertising and the Fairness Doctrine. This course also examines the place of ethics in media production and distribution. Prerequisite: COM 123

Credits

3

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

COM 123