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JRNL 555 - Journalism Law and Ethics


An advanced professional course exploring legal and ethical issues surrounding journalism. Topics will include defamation of character, invasion of privacy, copyright, conflicts between the press and the courts, hate speech, obscenity, access to government records, broadcast regulations and various forms of censorship, as well as conflicts of interest, fairness and professional conduct.

Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

Cross-listed with JRNL 455  

Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

Equivalent Course(s): JRNL 455 

Last Updated:
Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016; New Course 3/2015, effective Fall 2015


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