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COMM 4103 - Journalism History, Law, and Ethics

Credits: 3
This capstone course for journalism minors covers the history of journalism in America, with an emphasis on the legal and constitutional history of the First Amendment, libel laws and “sunshine” laws. Students gain an understanding of what constitutes actionable libel and how to avoid it, as well as privacy and copyright laws in the context of both traditional and new media platforms. Additionally, they gain an understanding of ethical problems facing journalists and how to resolve them.

Offering: As Needed
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