COMM 320 - Media and the First Amendment

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Smith College

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4 sem. hrs. Prereq: COMM 122 and 124 or consent of instructor. Examines the news media's First Amendment rights and responsibilities, addressing libel, privacy, fairness, and objectivity, as well as current media issues. Discusses the ethical and legal ramifications of communications in a democratic society. Corcoran, Mailloux.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smith.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 584-2700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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