MAS 310 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY AND REGULATION

College of Communication and Information

Credit(s): 3

A study of policy and regulation of media in the U.S., primarily broadcasting, cable, telephone, and the internet. This includes traditional issues in the regulation of content, such as freedom of speech, copyright, obscenity, and privacy. It also includes traditional areas in the regulation of the industry structure including monopolies, licensing, cross ownership rules, mergers, and illegal practices.

Prereq: Media Arts & Studies major status
Approved for Distance Learning.