JOUR 301: Communication Law and Policy

Course Description

Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.Law and policy that create the context and consequences for communication via mass media, social media, organizational, group and interpersonal communication, free speech, free press, libel, privacy, copyright, cybersecurity, constitutional principles, international law and human rights, fairness, equity and diversity in communication.Prerequisites:Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor; COMM-307 also taught at Galveston campus.Cross Listing:COMM 307/JOUR 301.