POL 321 - Legal Issues in Communications

Institution:

Catholic University of America

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Description:

Acquaints students with American's constitutional heritage of free expression - in particular, its application to the government's involvement with broadcast and print media, as well as with "new technologies." Primary attention to practical issues that affect media professionals, including libel, invasion of privacy, access to government information, open and closed courts, and the powers of the Federal Communications Commission.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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