Mass Media Law, by
Don Pember and Clay Calvert.
McGraw Hill (2007/2008).
ISBN-13: 9780073278988 ISBN: 007327898X
Catalog Description:
This course discusses the most relevant mass media legal decisions, from the Constitution to the most recent Supreme Court sessions, in relation to their relevance to modern American law. From the Internet to political advertising laws, Mass Media Law examines the current issues that are shaping the United States' legal system. The text used for this course will provide students with clear explanations will include mid-chapter summaries, a table of cases, a separate additional table of contents for Internet-related cases and issues, and more…
Course Objectives:
Upon the completion of the course, students should have a well-rounded education as to the historical legal and most relevant legal decisions affecting mass media law.
Course Format:
Students are required to obtain the Mass Media Law textbook. Students should read each chapter and view the corresponding Power Point Presentation (Lecture) that is provided by the Authors upon competition of each respective chapter. Upon completion of the text and Power Point Presentations, students will need to complete the Mass Media Law Semester Test. Students are prohibited from using their text when taking the Mass Media Law Semester Test.
Grading
There will be one exam for this course consisting of 100 questions. There are 75 multiple choice questions and 25 True/False Questions.
A student’s grade will be scored on a scale of 100, with the following letter grades corresponding to the numerical grade obtained:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 59 or below
