COMM 3830 - Media Law and Policy

3 hours (M)

Prerequisites: COMM 2050. This course will introduce students to the significance of media law and policy in shaping the U.S. media system. Beginning with a review of the American legal system and the First Amendment, the course is designed to build on previous knowledge of the rule of law by familiarizing students with legal concepts, court cases, and policies of importance to the study of media. Students will also learn about the critical role of the Federal Communications Commission in media regulation, especially its historical role in regulating the introduction, development, and safekeeping of media technologies.