COMM 3830 - Media Law and Policy

3 hours

This course will cover the basis of media law and policy, including the role of the Federal Communications Commission in media regulation in the United States. The course is designed to help students understand the historical roots of the rules and regulations associated with media ownership and production, and identify areas in which policy may need to be modified to accommodate the changing media landscape. Current FCC issues such as media convergence, digital television, network neutrality, and indecency will also be addressed.