COMM 345 - Media Law

Institution:
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Subject:
Description:
Familiarizes students with the laws and regulations governing the mass media in the United States. Deals with fundamental legal topics, including libel, privacy, obscenity, free press/fair trial, copyright, and the regulation of broadcasting and advertising. Explores seminal U.S. Supreme Court and lower court rulings that have had an impact on the application of the First Amendment and the rights and operations of the mass communication professions as well as society at large. Requires at least junior standing.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
(COMM 111 (Grade of C or Higher) or COMM 211 (Grade of C or Higher)) and (COMM 112 (Grade of C or Higher) or COMM 212 (Grade of C or Higher))
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
Notes:
This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(717) 477-7447
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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