DMC 213 - Media Law and Ethics in a Digital Age

This course explores the political, historic and philosophical roots of the First Amendment. Particular emphasis is given to the legal and ethical problems of new communications technologies; other topics include libel, privacy, obscenity, copyright, and the free press/fair trial dilemma. After analyzing what the law says journalists can do, the course moves into the ethical component of what they should do. Using basic philosophical theories, students analyze ethical dilemmas through the use of case studies.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Only.