COMM 441 Communication Law

This course focuses on communication law principles and practices essential to professional communicators in many fields. Topics include, but are not limited to, the role of the first amendment, defamation, privacy, protection of sources and journalists, access to government places and documents, and a particular emphasis on examining the impact of the digital technology on both national and international laws protecting intellectual property.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Junior Standing (60+ credits) and (COMM 111 or COMM 126) and POLI 120 and ENGL 103

Distribution

Advanced (ADVD) | Level II Writing (W2)

Notes

Academic Level: 140-UG Level 4 Advanced

Modalities: In Person | Hybrid (30-79% Online)