1. More incidents have been involved in the development of free speech philosophy than could be discussed in this chapter. Search the Web for sites related to the First Amendment or freedom of speech, or go directly to the timelines at the Media History Project at www.mediahistory.umn.edu/.* Identify at least three events, besides those discussed in this chapter, which have contributed to the idea of freedom of speech. Explain your choices.
Weekly Update Archives
2. Go to the Student portion of the Online Learning Center and choose Chapter 14. In the left navigation bar under News, Articles & Links, click Weekly Update Archives. On the next screen, under the topic of Media Sex, read 06-30-03, "U.S. vs. A.L.A." Prepare a statement about how media law is changing because of new technology.
In addition, scan the list for other articles of interest pertaining to this chapter.
Industry
Web Excursion
3. What kind of legal problems do the student media such as those on your campus encounter? Search the Web for student media law or go to the Student Press Law Center at www.splc.org. Find one example of a legal problem that might be relevant to the media on your campus and explain why.
PowerWeb Articles
4. Go to the Student portion of the Online Learning Center and choose Chapter 14. In the left navigation bar under News, Articles & Links, click PowerWeb Articles. On the next screen, under the topic of Right To Privacy, read the article, "The Reporter and the Hit Man." Prepare an argument about what the reporter should have done in this case.
In addition, scan the list for other articles of interest pertaining to this chapter.
Controversies
Web Excursion
5. Since its ratification, the First Amendment has been subject to conflicting interpretations that have outraged individuals and institutions alike. Go to the Freedom forum site at www.freedomforum.org and follow the links to the "State of the First Amendment Report." Briefly review the page and explain how you would answer the questions presented on the annual survey on freedom of speech issues.
Weekly Update Archives
6. Go to the Student portion of the Online Learning Center and choose Chapter 14. In the left navigation bar under News, Articles & Links, click Weekly Update Archives. On the next screen, under the topic of Censorship, read
11-10-03, "The Reagans: Censorship, Courtesy, Media Bias and Politics." What were the impact, legal and ethical issues that led to CBS’s decision not to show this movie?
In addition, scan the list for other articles of interest pertaining to this chapter.
