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COM 335 - Freedom of Expression

3.00 credit hours
Examines the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of speech, religion, press and association, and its role as a cornerstone of American democracy. Students will study foundational U.S. Supreme Court cases that have defined and delimited these freedoms. They will learn how to analyze legal and moral arguments and conduct basic legal research. They will also develop an understanding of the political and philosophical conflicts surrounding the exercise of First Amendment freedoms.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing; one COM course.
ACR: Leadership, Ethics and Values.


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