COMM 377 or 405 BRITISH COMMUNICATION LAW AND ETHICS (3) Prerequisites: COMM 101, 112, or 114. This course examines both legal responsibilities and ethical decisions in British communication. Key principles and court rulings will be examined that were forerunners to our First Amendment responsibilities and our rights to speak, publish, and dissent. Content includes the British perspective on libel, privacy, free press/fair trial, fighting words, obscenity, advertising and broadcast regulations, symbolic dissent, and prior restraint. This course also examines ethical theories and moral responsibilities for communication choices in personal relationships, politics, advertising and public relations, organizations, and media.

COMM 377 or 301 BRITISH DISCOURSE & MEMORIALS
This course analyzes various forms of public address including movement speeches, political communication, and ceremonial address according to classical and contemporary methodologies. Emphasis is placed on developing analytical and critical thinking skills.

Faculty Contacts:
Dr. Youra | youra@lynchburg.edu | 434-544-8178
Dr. Jorgensen-Earp | jorgensenearp@lynchburg.edu | 434-544-8179