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Introduction: Welcome to the Course
Readings:
  • Explore the online course, carefully reviewing the syllabus, assignments, and course policies.
    • Be sure you understand the requirements and expectations for the course, and
    • Especially note the dates of assignments and exams.
  • Introductory Lesson Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Familiarize yourself with course content and structure.
  • Submit Internet Search and Conversations Tool.
  • Post an introduction about yourself on the Class Introductions discussion forum.
  • Submit Assignment Practice.
  • Complate the Plagiarism Quiz.
    Note: This will not count toward your final grade, but no assignment will be accepted until you pass the quiz. So to avoid any late penalty, make sure you pass the plagiarism quiz before turning in the first assignment.
Lesson 1: The American Legal System
Readings:
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 1.
  • Lesson 1 Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Exploring State and Federal Courts.
Lesson 2: Contemporary First Amendment Issues
Readings:
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 2.
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 4, pp. 87–95.
  • Lesson 2 Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Constitutional Tests Exercise.
  • Video Game Law Hypo Analysis.
Lesson 3: Safeguarding Reputation: Law Of Defamation
Readings:
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 5.
  • Lesson 3 Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Libel Hypo Analysis.
  • Hustler v. Falwell Oral Argument Analysis Paper.
Lesson 4: Invasion of Privacy
Readings:
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 6.
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 9, pp. 278–285
  • Lesson 4 Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Invasion of Privacy Hypo Analysis.
  • Privacy Protection Laws Exercise.
  • Social Network Privacy Policy Exercise.
Lesson 5: Newsgathering & the Law
Readings:
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 14
  • Lesson 5 Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Complete Midterm.
Lesson 6: Free Press/Fair Trial
Readings:
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 13.
  • Lesson 6 Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Courtroom Closure Hypo Analysis.
  • Cameras in the Court Comparison.
  • Op-ed on Tweeting in Courtrooms.
Lesson 7: Obscenity Law
Readings:
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 10.
  • Lesson 7 Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Compare/Contrast Feminist Scholars' Views.
  • "Sexting" Research Essay.
Lesson 8: Broadcasting Regulation
Readings:
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 8.
  • Lesson 8 Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Parents Television Council Website Exercise.
  • Indecency Essay.
  • Scarcity Rationale Essay.
Lesson 9: Commercial Speech & The Regulation of Advertising
Readings:
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 11.
  • Lesson 9 Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Endorsement Ad Exercise.
  • Puffery Exercise.
  • Central Hudson Test Essay.
Lesson 10: Intellectual Property
Readings:
  • Caristi et al., Chapter 7.
  • Lesson 10 Commentary.
Assignments:
  • Complete Final Exam.
  • Complete SEEQ.

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