Democratic Expression and Mass Media: Free speech and fairness

If you choose to pursue a degree in journalism or communications, you will most likely take an entire semester course on media law. Chapter 13 just scratches the surface. Laws both protect and restrict mass media in the U.S. We will discuss the First Amendment, freedom of expression and what it means for all media modes - information, entertainment and persuasion.

Heads up: A2 - Article Summary/Citation is due on Tuesday Feb. 7. A3 - Research Paper Topic Proposal will be due on Friday, Feb. 10.

THIS WEEK:

Read Chapter 13: Media Law
By Thursday, 11:55 p.m., take Q4 Ch13 - Media Law
By Friday, 11:55 p.m., respond MJ4: First Amendment
By Sunday 11:55 p.m., reply to two of your classmates' MJ4 posts and respond to your own if needed.