CDL COURSE ENTRY FORM


Author: Bernice Kennedy/SUNY
Last modified by: Laura Wait/SUNY
Composed: 03/31/2004 05:59 PM
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Modified: 01/28/2016
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Course Number: (prefix) CUL (number) 223884 ESC 2.0 Course number: COMM-3025 COMM-3025Media Ethics & Law

Name: Media, Ethics and Law
Datatel Title: (30char) Media, Ethics and Law

Area Coordinator: Cindy Conaway Department Code: 10MC Team: Humanities

Liberal Study? YES Level: UPPER Credits: 4 Prerequisite? NO
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Course will be offered (for online course descriptions, proposed offerings for by term views and web views)
Spring 1, Fall 1		Course will be offered (for final term listings, online registration, online bookordering, web views)
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Title Changes: Effective for January '14 term title changed from Communications and the Law to Media, Ethics and Law. Catalog updated 10/23/13. LWait. There was a former title change but didn't have it documented as to what term it changed, but it also was first offered as Communication and the Law and Ethics
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Description: This course will introduce you to the basic principles and application of the First Amendment as it relates to communications and the media. Since First Amendment rights are constantly evolving we will examine its application to free speech, political speech, commercial speech, and advertising and the ethical components related to these topics. In addition, we will explore the government’s monitoring and restriction of media as well as the balancing act and various tests the courts apply when allowing journalistic reporting versus a defendant’s right to a fair and impartial trial. Media considered include Print Media, Radio, Television, Video Games, and the Internet.

This course covers the ethics and the legal and policy guidelines for those concentrating in Communications and Media. It is appropriate for those considering Law School. It includes the outcomes of active learning, breadth and depth of knowledge; social responsibility; communication; critical thinking and problem solving; information and digital media literacy.

Prerequisite: This course requires the ability to conduct research using online library databases, cite academic sources correctly, and write an analytical research paper. Recommended: At least one previous course in college writing, and one in communication or media.

Note: this course was formerly offered as Communications and the Law. Students who have successfully completed 123504 should not enroll in this course.

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Major Course Area
Communications Humanities and Cultural Studies		Minor Course Area
Communications and Media		SLN Disciplines
Communications
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