co 3553 - communication law and ethics (3) f,sp

the first amendment is the philosophical foundation for freedom of speech and press in america. this course distinguishes between forms of communication that have constitutional protection and those with limitations (libel, privacy, copyright, censorship, commercial speech, broadcast licensing, access to information). students explore the foundations of moral reasoning and apply ethical responsibilities to communications cases in journalism and new media, strategic communication, event planning and sports media.