Students taking this class will develop the following skills:
Policies, Resources & Advice
Communication Law and Policy
COMM3300/CASD3235/TVRA3535 1AV
(5426/9860/5373)
3 hours, 3 credits
Dr. Sharona A. Levy T, Th 9:30am-1:00pm
Office: 3439 Boylan 3407 Boylan Hall
Office Hrs: T, TH 2-3pm & by appointment slevy@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718-951-5225
Methods of Evaluation
The course grade will be calculated using the following weights: Writing Assignments (20%), Quizzes (25%), Teamwork and Participation (30%), and Final (25%). There are no extra-credit assignments. This class does not grade on a curve.
The assessment tools used will be: class/team participation; assignments; peer evaluation; homework assignments; in-class work; multiple-choice, essay and case-study tests.
Course Methodology
This class will be working in permanent teams throughout the semester. At around the midterm point and at end of the course you will evaluate your teammates. This Peer Evaluation asks you to consider how well your teammates prepared for the team’s work and their overall contribution to the in-class exercises. The final Peer Evaluations will be used to calculate your adjusted team points, which count toward your final grade (Peer Evaluation = % of Teamwork = Adjusted Team Points).
Textbook/Materials
Computer Mediated Communication
Important College Summer Dates
Class Schedule: (Subject to Change)
Date |
Class Topic |
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T 6/4 |
Overview of class; Legal system of the US; Constitutional Law; First Amendment |
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Th 6/6 |
What is Speech?; History and philosophy of Freedom of Expression; International perspective |
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T 6/11 |
Political Speech |
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Th 6/13 |
Sexual and Violent Content |
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T 6/18 |
Freedom of the Press; Defamation: Slander and Libel; Privacy |
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Th 6/20 |
Campus Issues |
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T 6/25 |
Intellectual Property: Plagiarism, Copyright, Fair Use, Patents, and Trademarks |
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Th 6/27 |
Newsgathering and the Law |
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T 7/2 |
Broadcast and Cable
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Th 7/4 |
Independence Day – College Closed |
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T 7/9 |
The Internet and Social Media |
Thursday Schedule |
T 7/11 |
Review and Final |
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Academic Integrity
Plagiarism and cheating are unacceptable and will result, at minimum, in a grade of F or 0 for that assignment, quiz or test and, more severely, a grade of F for the course. “The faculty and administration of Brooklyn College support an environment free from cheating and plagiarism. Each student is responsible for being aware of what constitutes cheating and plagiarism and for avoiding both. If a faculty member suspects a violation of academic integrity and, upon investigation, confirms that violation, or if the student admits the violation, the faculty member MUST report the violation.” For the complete text of the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy and the Brooklyn College procedure for policy implementation go to www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/bc/policies.
Preferred Name & Gender Pronouns
All people have the right to be addressed in accordance with their personal identity. In this class, you can indicate the name that you prefer to be called by and, if you choose, the pronouns by which you would like to be addressed. I will do my best to refer to all students accordingly and support classmates in doing so as well.
Student Accommodations
To receive disability-related academic accommodations, students must first be registered with the Center for Student Disability Services (CSDS) in 138 Roosevelt Hall. Students who have a documented disability or suspect they may have one are invited to set up an appointment with the Director of CSDS, Ms. Valerie Stewart-Lovell, at 718-951-5538. If you have already registered with CSDS, please provide me with the course accommodation form and discuss your specific accommodation with me as soon as possible and at an appropriate time.
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