Session Date
Lesson Topic
Freedom of the Press Hazelwood Case, Censorship of the Media
Lesson Outline
Freedom of the Press Hazelwood Case, Censorship of the Media: Review of Hazelwood Supreme Court case which ruled for limitations on "Freedom of the Press". Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Speech in the US have boundaries which are legally regulated by incidents of defamation, libel, threats/violence, and appropriate content. Explanation of the Federal Communications Commission FCC role in censoring and/or regulating content from
news broadcasts, newspaper journals, and even social media content.
news broadcasts, newspaper journals, and even social media content.
Assignment
Answer multiple choice questions in text end of Chapter 10 pp. 348.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session with Chris, he was very alert and followed closely my presentation of the important topic of censorship of the media and limitations on Freedom of the Press. We discussed the role of the FCC in monitoring and blocking/censoring inappropriate written and spoken content in various US media outlets.
Session Hours
0.75
Hours Attended
0.75
Entry Status
Review Status
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Subject
School