Based on the Socratic dialogue method, Talking about Communication Law provides the fundamentals for discussing controversial issues in communication law and asks thought-provoking questions to promote debate.
Providing the basic framework of the law with discussions focusing on the major cases in each area, Talking about Communication Law begins with the material related to the First Amendment's free speech and free press clauses, then proceeds through the various topics derived from those freedoms, including libel, privacy, access to information, the media and the courts, broadcast regulation, intellectual property, and business communication. Conciseness and clear language are its strengths, as are its readability and engaging approach. Point-counterpoint essays, frequently asked questions, chapter glossaries, and case problems encourage students to take an active approach to learning and create a running dialogue with the reader.
The first one-third of the book deals with the First Amendment as applied to political speech, campus issues, and sexual expression. The second one-third deals with issues in journalism, broadcasting, and cyberspace. The last one-third deals with issues related to communication in business, such as advertising, public relations, and intellectual property.
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Randy Bobbitt, University of West Florida
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
