PECN 4040 - Democracy, Capitalism, and Free Speech

Institution:

Tulane University of Louisiana

Subject:

Political Economy

Description:

Prof. Riley. This course discusses freedom of expression in the context of advanced capitalist democracies such as the U.S. Topics include justifications for free speech, its proper scope, tensions between democratic self-government and capitalist mass media, and Supreme Court decisions relating to freedom of expression.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tulane.edu

Phone Number:

(504) 865-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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