FRSEMR 46j - Freedom of Expression: Is It the Primary Right? The Divide Between Europe and the United States

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Harvard University

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Why must speech be free? Must speech enjoy a special protection compared to other freedoms? The course will discuss the divide between Europe and United States on the protection of freedom of expression. It will study case law of the Supreme Court of the USA and of the European Court of Human rights and other European institutions. Cases studies will include hate speech, pornography, the Islamic scarf ban in France, the Danish cartoons and reality shows.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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