COM 108 - MEDIA LAW 3.00 Formerly HU 8109

Institution:

Middlesex Community College - Massachusetts

Subject:

Description:

An examination of legal and moral dilemmas confronting reporters, editors and producers. Students will read cases involving defamation, copyright infringement, protecting sources, invasion of privacy and other subjects germane to journalists. Students will evaluate what courts tell journalists they can do and decide for themselves whether journalists should do what the law permits without compromising fairness and objectivity. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103) General Education Electives: Humanities

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.middlesex.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 656-3200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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