ADMJ 412: Law of Mass Communication

Course Description

A study of development and current state of freedom of expression in the United States, with an emphasis on the Wisconsin experience. Covers such topics as libel, invasion of privacy, fair trial-free press, privilege, open records and open meetings, obscenity, and controls on advertising and broadcasting. Emphasis is on First Amendment cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Prerequisite: AMP 141, 221 and 324 each with a grade of C or better and 85 credits.