2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 26, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
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COM 3031 - Media Law & Regulations


3 cr
This course traces the evolution of law and regulation affecting producers and consumers of news media beginning with the First Amendment. Topics will include privacy law, libel, slander, and the Fair Use Doctrine. The course also may examine the practical workings of the local and regional court systems, rules and regulations affecting journalists, the changing landscape of Internet law, and FCC rulings.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1061  
Typically offered: Fall
Special fee: There is a fee associated with this course



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