Communication Studies 177 - Libel and Freedom of Expression

Institution:

University of California-Los Angeles

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Description:

Lecture, four hours. Intensive study of law of defamation and its relationship to free flow of information in democracy. Examination of rationale, scope, and effects of libel laws. Topics include application of libel laws to public official, public figure, and private plaintiffs and media and nonmedia defendants; group libel, privileged libel, and libelous fiction. Letter grading.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucla.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 825-4321

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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