COMM 407 – Communications Law (Upcoming: Spring, Summer and Fall 2012)

This course introduces students to the legal regulations of mass communication, including rationales for and limits to First Amendment protections of freedom of speech and press. By the end of this course, students should be able to recognize and address common legal issues facing mass media practitioners; articulate and evaluate different theories of the First Amendment; and apply legal theories, principles and doctrines to hypothetical and real-world problems.

COMM 425 - History and Philosophy of American Mass Communication

This course surveys historical and philosophical topics in American mass communications.
By the end of this course, students should be able to under­stand the importance of mass communication to America’s past, including the major ideological, political, social, economic and technological developments; and relate historical events and themes to contemporary issues.

COMM 471 – News Media Production

This course provides students with “on the job” training and experience in multimedia journalism, emphasizing fundamental skills across journalism platforms. Members of the class constitute the editorial staff of the Daily Titan, CSUF’s award-winning daily newspaper and news Web site. Students are expected to devote at least 10 hours per week to reporting projects in addition to class meetings.