COMS 302 - Media Ethics and Law

Unit(s): 4

The course will examine controversial ethical issues related to the media including sensationalism, bias, and deception. It will also cover how the media is regulated, as well as legal issues related to the First Amendment, libel, privacy, copyright, confidentially, obscenity, the right to a fair trial, advertising law the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts.

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Communication Studies Juniors, Seniors; Either completion of COMS 200 and 202 or completion of COMS 200 and concurrent enrollment of COMS 202 or completion of COMS 202 and concurrent enrollment of COMS 200.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Teaching Mode: Face-to-Face & Online. Grading: GRD