Mass Communication (MCOM)
School of Journalism and Communication
Faculty of Public Affairs
MCOM 2501 [0.5 credit]
Communications Law I
A survey of laws that affect the Canadian media. Specific areas include the development of freedom of expression, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and statutory and common-law limitations on freedoms of the press, including publication bans, libel and contempt of court. (Also listed as
JOUR 2501.)
Precludes additional credit for 27.351* and 28.351* (last offered 1996-97).
Prerequisite:
MCOM 1101 or
JOUR 1000, or
PAPM 1000 and registration in the Communication Information Technology Policy specialization of the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.