COM 3005 - Mass Communication Law & Ethics

Institution:

Centenary University

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Description:

4 Credits The public's right to know versus the individual's right to privacy; a reporter's privilege to protect sources versus an accused person?ight to due process; libel, copyright infringement, censorship-these are all areas of legal and ethical controversy that surround contemporary mass media. In this course these and other pertinent topics will be examined through a case study approach. Federal and state law as well as the basic principles of responsible ethical analysis will be studied and applied.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.centenaryuniversity.edu

Phone Number:

(908) 852-1400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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