MASS 420 Media Law & Ethics

The course explores the many legal and ethical questions that surround media content and practices. It discusses constitutional issues, privacy and right to know rules, legal and regulatory questions affecting the traditional and new media profession and industry. Emphasis is on the proper roles of media organizations, methods, and reporting while considering emerging questions as new technologies replace conventional communications.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Junior or Senior standing and completion of COMM 203 or HONR 212 (minimum grade C-) and PIO 201.

Distribution

Leadership & Ethics, Social Analysis

Notes

MASS 420 serves as the Junior Core for the Communication Studies, Strategic Communication, and Journalism/Broadcasting majors.