JRNL 455 - 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 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F)

Cross-Listed with JRNL 555

Class-Level Restriction Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Courses JRNL 555

Updates Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016; Graduate Credit rescinded 3/2015, effective Fall 2015; Class Restriction Removed 1/2013, effective Summer 2013; Graduate Credit 07/2011

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