CAM 3070 Media Law and Ethics
This course examines the legal and ethical dimensions of contemporary media. Students are introduced to various ethical theories and models, which provide a basis for the critical and systematic analysis of case studies and arguments. Students study current, relevant media law, emphasizing precedent-setting court cases in the United States. Legal topics include: libel, slander, defamation, sedition, pornography, indecency, blasphemy, obscenity, privacy, copyright, trademark, propaganda, and commercial speech.
LA
Prerequisite
Take COMM.1001 or CAM.1001