JUR 4293 Media Law and Digital Ethics

Three hours (On Campus)

A case-study approach to legal and ethical problems commonly encountered by media and communication professionals in digital and traditional media contexts. The course emphasizes the First Amendment and its application, but also examines other legal issues important to the changing digital media landscape. Topics include ethical news-gathering, free speech, libel, invasion of privacy, copyright, intellectual property, fair use, freedom of information, federal media regulation, and the changing body of law surrounding social media and other digital platforms.

Offered on campus Spring semester (odd-numbered years)