Mass Communication I: Television, Cable, Satellite Video and Convergence
Certificate(s): High Tech Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List C)
Course Description:
Introduces students to the federal regulatory law governing the ownership and operation of broadcast radio and television, cable television, and satellite video technologies. Emphasis is placed on students learning to engage in a comparative analysis of the regulatory schemes for various communications technologies. Students will examine regulations in light of constitutional issues, promoting competition and the goals of the Communications Act and the First Amendment of promoting diversity of voices and viewpoints. The course will also examine some contrasting regulatory approaches in different countries to the regulation of technology and content. There are no prerequisites for this course. Approved IP LL.M. course.
Experiential Course
Class Notes:
Introduces students to the federal regulatory law governing the ownership and operation of broadcast radio and television, cable television, satellite video technologies, and the Internet. The course will also examine state laws relevant to Internet regulation including broadband Internet buildout by municipalities and net neutrality. Emphasis is placed on students learning to engage in a comparative analysis of the regulatory schemes for various communications technologies. Students will examine regulations in light of constitutional issues and administrative law. This course will examine the Communications Act’s legislative goals including promoting competition, access, and protecting public safety. It will examine regulatory proceedings that seek to advance First Amendment values by promoting diversity of voices and viewpoints. The course will also examine some contrasting regulatory approaches in different countries to the regulation of technology and content. There are no prerequisites for this course. Approved IP LL.M. course.
Experiential Course
This course begins Monday, August 15, and ends Wednesday, November 2. Attendance is also required on the following Saturdays: 9/24, 10/15, 1029 from 2:00-4:30 ONLINE
