COM 5410 - Telecommunications Law and Policy

This course provides an overview of the essential regulatory and policy issues governing the fields of media and telecommunications. Special attention is given to such topics as First Amendment, libel, intellectual property, media ownership and privacy. A case study approach is used for the purpose of understanding legal precedent.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: (COM 1000 or BUS 2700) and COM 2400; with a grade of “C” or better.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to the following majors/minors: Communication Studies, Pre-Communication Studies, Organizational Communication, Pre-Organizational Communication, Public Relations, Pre-Public Relations, Telecommunication and Information Management, Pre-Telecommunication and Information Management, Pre-communication, Communication minor.

Notes: Undergraduates with junior or senior status with listed prerequisites completed may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of advisor and/or instructor