COMM 151: The First Amendment: Freedom of Speech and Press (COMM 251, POLISCI 125P)
Introduction to the constitutional protections for freedom of speech, press, and expressive association. All the major Supreme Court cases dealing with issues such as incitement, libel, hate speech, obscenity, commercial speech, and campaign finance. There are no prerequisites, but a basic understanding of American government would be useful. In addition to a final and midterm exam, students participate in a moot court on a hypothetical case. (Grad students register for
COMM 251)
Last offered: Winter 2015
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