Media Law and Ethics

JOURN X 462

Analyze the rights and responsibilities of media professionals in the age of artificial intelligence.

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Winter
Summer
Online
Starting at $695.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Examine undercover investigations, ethics, defamation, and invasion of privacy
  • Understand reporter’s privilege and shield laws
  • Discover how to access courts and records, copyrights
  • Identify and comprehend responsibility in the age of AI, social media, and digital journalism

About this course:

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the legal and ethical frameworks governing media practices, with a particular emphasis on the evolving landscape of journalism in a digital age. Students will examine constitutional principles, statutory regulations, and case law as well as the transformative impact of AI on journalistic practice, including the challenge of algorithmic bias, automated content generation, data privacy concerns, and the implications of AI-driven journalism for press freedom and democratic discourse.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
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Instructor: Scott Gurvey
402047
Fee:
$695.00
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Notes

Required course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.

Enrollment deadline: January 5, 2025.

Late enrollment deadline: January 13, 2025. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after December 31, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Communication & The Law by W. Wat Hopkins
Northport, AL; Vision Press
ISBN 978-1-885219-97-8
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Tue Jan 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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