JMC 4813 - Mass Communication Law

Institution:

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Subject:

JMC-Journalism & Mass Comm

Description:

Prerequisite: ninety hours, including thirteen hours of journalism and mass communication. Capstone course for the "Journalism" sequence. Examines the principles by which the mass media exercise their public functions and fulfill the mission of the First Amendment. Areas studied include: the right to know, truth and fairness, responsibility, libel, privilege, fair comment, privacy, contempt, copyright, regulation of advertising and the rules, regulations and industry codes which affect the broadcast media. (F, Sp) [V]

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ou.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 325-0311

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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