Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

JOUR 4190 - Legal Issues of Online Journalism


Legal issues as they apply to online journalism.

Requisites: JOUR 3100
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of gender, race ethnicity, sexual orientation and, as appropriate, other forms of diversity in domestic society in relation to mass communications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of peoples and cultures, and of the significance and impact of mass communications in a global society.
  • Think critically, creatively and independently.
  • Understand the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press in the U.S.


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