COMM 110 Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Media Law Paper

part one

Media Law

1. Share with the class one area of Media Law you find interesting. Tell us what the area is and why it is interesting to you. 

2. Share a current controversy regarding any area of Media Law. (3-4 paragraphs)

3. What are the current limitations on Freedom of Speech on social media platforms (pick a platform and discuss their policies). Do you agree or disagree with their policies? Minimum 1 paragraph/5 sentences.

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part two

Complete Movie Review #1: Shattered Glass (2003 rated PG-13) -. You can watch the trailer in the link below for a preview of the movie. 2-3 pages

Shattered Glass movie trailer

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part three

Media Ethics

1. Who is Kevin Carter (photojournalist) and what is he know for? (You can do your own research or use the articles posted below)

2. What ethical controversy surrounds one of his pictures? Name the picture and describe the controversy. 

3. Do you agree with his actions? Were his actions justified? Were they ethical?

4. Would you have handled the situation differently? If so, how?

5. What if it meant the result would be different and the impetus for aid for the region would not have existed? Is it justifiable to not intervene if it brings greater awareness to a problem or issue?

Images of suffering can bring about change but are they ethical? (Links to an external site.)

Shoot First Then Help (Links to an external site.)

Movie to watch if you are interested in learning more : The Bang Bang Club

The Bang Bang Club official movie trailer (Links to an external site.)