A survey of laws that affect the Canadian media including 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, MPAD 2501. Precludes additional credit for COMM 2501 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): COMS 1001 or COMS 1002 or JOUR 1001 or JOUR 1002 or PAPM 1000, and second- year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication. Lecture three hours a week.
A survey of laws that affect the Canadian media including 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, MPAD 2501. Precludes additional credit for COMM 2501 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): COMS 1001 or COMS 1002 or JOUR 1001 or JOUR 1002 or PAPM 1000, and second- year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication. Lecture three hours a week.
