Media, Law, and Ethics

Overview

Subject area

MEDST

Catalog Number

357

Course Title

Media, Law, and Ethics

Department(s)

Description

This course is an advanced study of issues and problems arising from legal regulation and ethical considerations of media activities. Such areas as defamation, informational privacy, reporters' rights, shield laws, copyright laws, and the covering of terrorist activities will be explored.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

008862

Course Schedule