COMM 481 - Mass Media Ethics and Law

4 credits
Focuses on the history and current practices of U.S. Media Ethics and specific cases of Media Law. Ethical concepts and techniques used in making print, broadcast, and online media decisions are explored through readings, films, and the analysis of case studies, research, and reporting, as well as class discussion. The class examines past and current media law cases to determine historical and current trends set forth by the highest courts in the land. Grading option designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Restricted to Juniors and above. Prerequisite(s): COMM 203 and COMM 300; or BA 324