COMM 395 Media, Law & Ethics
This course will explore significant constitutional and ethical issues involving media. Topics include: a history of media regulation, an introduction to theories on ethics, important court decisions, the differences between legal and ethical issues surrounding print and electronic media, and legal, ethical issues arising concerning recent communications technology. Some specifically addressed: television in the courtroom, copyright and newer media, ethics in the newsroom, and privacy and new technology. Students will use mock trials and case studies to assess the different questions surrounding the law and media.