CO202 — MEDIA, LAW, AND ETHICS
The course covers important aspects of the law pertaining to the media as a form of communication. Topics include privacy, obscenity, and copyright. Sources of law and legal reasoning will be emphasized. The course should enhance the students’ understanding of the U.S. legal system and constitutional laws affecting communication. The course will also students recognize the legal issues that can occur in professional and personal communication and them avoid legal pitfalls when communicating through and within media. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits
Prerequisites: EN101