Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Journalism
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Overview
Subject area
ENG
Catalog Number
9510
Course Title
Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Journalism
Department(s)
Description
This course offers students a basic understanding of mass media law as it pertains to the business journalist and, in doing so, an understanding of ethical issues that journalists must confront in reporting the news. The material includes the development of First Amendment media law, including prior restraints, libel, privacy, reporters' privilege, access to courts and to government information and government regulation of electronic speech.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Course Schedule
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