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Minor in Mass Communications {23-24} - Communications Law

Course Code
COMM 403  Credits 3 
Title Communications Law 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Examination of the legal and constitutional history of freedom of speech and press, and a consideration of the legal philosophy bearing upon the communications media and a system of freedom of expression. Students will explore leading cases involving freedom of speech, press, assembly and petition.