Exploring Communication Law: A Socratic Approach (Paperback)

PART ONE:  THE FIRST AMENDMENT  Chapter 1 Getting Started:  Basic Concepts and Definitions  *Learning Objectives  *Freedom of Expression Around the World  *Sources of Communication Law  *Constitutional Amendments That Affect Communication Law*Court Systems  *Understanding the Socratic Dialogue *Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  Chapter 2 An Overview of the First Amendment  *Learning Objectives  *The First Amendment in the Abstract  *Factors to Keep in Mind When Studying the First Amendment  *Levels of Speech  *First Amendment Values  *Hierarchy of First Amendment Protection  *What Does Press Freedom Mean?  *Clarifications on the Hierarchy  *Frequently Asked Questions About the First Amendment*Point/Counterpoint:  Punishing Hate Speech  *Chapter Summary  *Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  Chapter 3 The First Amendment and Political Speech  *Learning Objectives  *First Amendment Tests  *Supreme Court Tendencies in Cases Involving Political Speech  *Prior Restraint vs. Punishment After the Fact  *Examples of Prior Restraint Found to be Constitutional*Examples of Prior Restraint Found to be Unconstitutional  *Frequently Asked Questions About Political Speech*Point/Counterpoint: Flag-Burning  *Chapter Summary  *Case Problem 3-A:  Coming to a Bookstore Near You*Case Problem 3-B:  Roadside Memorials*Case Problem 3-C:Political Speech in the Stadium Parking Lot*Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  Chapter 4 The First Amendment and Sexual Expression  *Learning Objectives *Defining Sexual Content*History of Obscenity*Regulating Indecency  *The Movie Rating System  *Banning Books, Movies, and Videos  *Chapter Summary  *Frequently Asked Questions About Pornography and Obscenity  *Point/Counterpoint:  Punishing Pornography  *Case Problem 4: A Miller Test for the 21st Century*Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  Chapter 5 The First Amendment and Campus Issues  *Learning Objectives  *Deciding Factors in Campus Speech Cases  *The K-12 Campus  *The College Campus  *Frequently Asked Questions About  *Campus Speech*Point/Counterpoint:  Campus Speech Codes  *Chapter Summary  *Case Problem 5-A:Big Problems in the Political Science Building*Case Problem 5-B: You Won't Believe What I Heard on the Radio*Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  PART TWO:  JOURNALISM AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA  Chapter 6 Defamation  *Learning Objectives  *Libel vs. Slander  *A Brief History of Libel  *Libel Per Se and Libel Per Quod  *Categories of Libel*Components of Libel  *Who Can Sue -- and Who Cannot  *Private Figures, Public Figures, and Public Officials*Defenses Against Libel Claims  *Libel Cases of National Significance  *Frequently Asked Questions About Libel and Slander*Point/Counterpoint:  Libel Reform  *Chapter Summary  *Case Problem 6-A: Something Fishy*Case Problem 6-B: Unhappy Campers at Mudville Technical College*Case Problem 6-C: Possible Libel at Enormous State University  *Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms*Notes  Chapter 7 Privacy  *Learning Objectives  *The Origins of Privacy Law and Theory  *False Light  *Private Facts  *Intrusion  *Appropriation  *Infliction of Emotional Distress  *Frequently Asked Questions About Privacy  *Point/Counterpoint:  Identifying Rape Victims  *Chapter Summary  *Case Problem 7:  Blast From the Past*Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  Chapter 8 Problems in Newsgathering  *Learning Objectives  *The Media and the Courts  *Confidentiality and Privilege  *Access to Information  *Frequently Asked Questions About the Newsgathering Process *Point/Counterpoint:  Cameras in the Courtroom *Point/Counterpoint:  Shield Laws  *Chapter Summary  *Case Problem 8-A: The People v. Joe Loozer*Case Problem 8-B: Sally's Simultaneous Subpoenas*Case Problem 8-C: Sex, Lies, and Audiotape*Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  Chapter 9 Broadcasting and Cable  *Learning Objectives  *Technology and the First Amendment  *Philosophy Behind Broadcast Regulation  *Role of the FCC  *History of Broadcast Regulation  *Broadcasting and Indecency  *Ownership and Concentration Issues  *Regulation of Cable Television  *Telecommunications Act of 1996  *Frequently Asked Questions About Broadcast and Cable Regulation*Point/Counterpoint:  Regulation of Cable Television  *Chapter Summary  *Case Problem 9:  A Problem With Time Zones*Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  Chapter 10  Cyberspace Issues  *Learning Objectives  *Attempts at Internet Regulation *Defamation on the Internet  *Employer Regulation of Internet Traffic*Regulating Unwanted Commercial Messages  *Frequently Asked Questions About the Internet*Point/Counterpoint:  Regulation of the Internet*Chapter Summary  *Case Problem 10:  The Internet Communications Commission*Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  PART THREE:  COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS  Chapter 11 Intellectual Property  *Learning Objectives  *History of Intellectual Property Law  *Areas of Intellectual Property Law*Copyrights  *Patents  *Trademarks *Trade Secrets  *Intellectual Property in the International Marketplace*Frequently Asked Questions About Copyright Law  *Point/Counterpoint:  Computer File-Sharing  *Summary  *Case Problem Chapter 11: WeHatePhilippeSanTrappe.com*Socratic Dialogue QuestionsGlossary of Terms  *Notes  Chapter 12 Advertising  *Learning Objectives  *Commercial vs. Political Advertising  *Regulation of Commercial Advertising  *Regulation of Political Advertising  *Frequently Asked Questions About Advertising Regulation*Point/Counterpoint:  Advertising Aimed at Children*Chapter Summary*Case Problem 12: The Case of the Cable Descrambler*Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  Chapter 13 Public Relations  *Learning Objectives  *Public Relations and the Law:  Some General Rules  *Public Relations and the First Amendment  *Differentiating Between Advertising and Public Relations*Relationships with Freelancers*Funding of Government Communication Activities  *Public Relations Representatives as Lobbyists  *Legal Problems in Investor Relations  *Public Relations Materials and Libel Law  *Public Relations Materials and Appropriation  *Frequently Asked Questions About Public Relations and the Law  *Point/Counterpoint:  Public Relations Representatives and Privilege*Case Problem 12: Public Relations Agencies and  Competing Proposals  *Socratic Dialogue Questions  *Glossary of Terms  *Notes  Appendix A  Sources / Suggestions for Further Reading  Appendix B Legal Research and Writing  Court Reporters  Books  Internet Sources  Writing About the Law  CASE INDEX  SUBJECT INDEX