HistoryWeb Excursion - 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.
IndustryWeb Excursion - 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.
ControversiesWeb Excursion - 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.
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