COMM XSB174 - FREEDOM OF COMM

Course Description

Advanced study of the principles underlying First Amendment jurisprudence, including the philosophical and political issues entailed in the right to free expression. Students examine leading court decisions and learn to apply communication law to novel situations involving freedom of speech.

Prerequisite: Seniors only; open to communication majors only.

**NOTE: This course is offered through the Department of Communication, UCSB. For information on when this course is offered visit the  Schedule of Classes.  Matriculated UCSB students should enroll in this course through GOLD. Non-matriculated students interested in taking this course must enroll in it through the Open University Program offered through UCSB Extension.

Learner Outcomes

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Business Communication and Law : Required (3 courses)