2083-402 - Media Law

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

Media law offers an opportunity to investigate the philosophical and constitutional foundations of free expression as it relates to speech, writing, image making and publishing. First Amendment principles will be studied with respect to personal protection boundaries. The course will also provide a survey covering defamation issues. Students will form educated opinions about libel and slander boundaries. Since the publication discipline involves the creation of original work, a study of copyright, patent and trademark law will be provided. Credit 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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