CO 360 - Issues in Media Law

Institution:

Avila University

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Description:

This course examines legal issues and court cases involving the media in the United States. Some of the topics examined are the First Amendment, libel, privacy, protection of news sources, obscenity, advertising, access to public records and meetings, and copyright. This course places media and law in a political context and examines current issues as well as established law. SP, Odd years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Avila.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 942-8400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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