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2. BCOM 405 Week 1 Discussion Question 1 What are some of the major points in the history of free speech? How did these events contribute to the adoption of the First Amendment? Do you think that the First Amendment needs to be updated for the 21st century? Explain. What is the significance of the First Amendment in a global environment? BCOM 405 Week 1 Discussion Question 1 BCOM 405 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 BCOM 405 Week 1 Individual Assignment Legally Protected Speech Paper BCOM 405 Week 2 Discussion Question 1  BCOM 405 Week 2 Discussion Question 2  BCOM 405 Week 2 Individual Assignment First Amendment and Journalism Paper

3. BCOM 405 Week 1 Individual Assignment Legally Protected Speech Paper Legally Protected Speech Paper: Using the Electronic Reading Reserve (ERR), the Internet, textbook, or other resources, prepare a 350-700-word paper in which youdefine free speech. In your paper, compare and contrast at least two different types of legally protected speech (e.g., artistic, commercial, political). Be sure to properly cite your references. What is a journalist? Do you consider a Blogger a journalist? Why or why not? Is it necessary for journalistic sources to be protected? Explain. How might Blogs be protected under the First Amendment?

4. BCOM 405 Week 2 Discussion Question 2 What is libel? What standards did the Supreme Court establish in the New York Times v. Sullivan Case? Should these standards still apply today? Why or why not. What is privacy? Why is it important? Do people have an absolute right to privacy? Why or why not? Does privacy exist in an online environment? Explain. What rights to communications privacy does an employee have in the workplace?

5. BCOM 405 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Blog Scenario Paper Learning Team Blog Scenario Paper: Prepare a 1400-1,750-word paper in which you address the following: Scenario: A travel company, based in the UK, runs a Travel Blog Website. The blog generally has over 1,000 regular readers from around the world. Over the last two weeks, recent postings on the blog have included several negative comments about First Amendment and Journalism Paper: Using the Electronic Reading Reserve (ERR), the Internet, textbook, or other resources, research a current article on journalism and the First Amendment. Prepare a 700-1,050-word paper in which you evaluate the role the First Amendment plays in your article. In your paper, make sure to include an article synopsis, issues analysis, and the business implications. Be sure to properly cite your references. If you used an electronic source, include the URL. If you used a printed source please attach a copy of the data to your paper. (Individual)

6. BCOM 405 Week 3 Discussion Question 2 What is libel? What standards did the Supreme Court establish in the New York Times v. Sullivan Case? Should these standards still apply today? Why or why not. What is privacy? Why is it important? Do people have an absolute right to privacy? Why or why not? Does privacy exist in an online environment? Explain. What rights to communications privacy does an employee have in the workplace?

7. BCOM 405 Week 3 Learning Team Invasion of Privacy and Libel Paper Learning TeamInvasion of Privacy and Libel Paper: Prepare a 1,400-1,750-word paper in which you address the following: Explain the differences between the four invasion of privacy tort acts and provide an example of each. Identify the elements and defenses of a libel action and research a recent case involving libel. Be sure to properly cite your references. If you used an electronic source, include the URL. If you used a printed source please attach a copy Business Statutes Article Paper: Using the Electronic Reading Reserve (ERR), the Internet, textbook, or other resources,, prepare a 1,050-1,400 word paper in which you address the following: Identify a minimum of three different business statutes that exist in a business communications environment. Provide a brief analysis of each of the different statutes that you identified. Select one business statute and research an article that deals with your selected business statute and regulations. Explain why the business statute is important, and what impact it has on the business. Be sure to properly cite your references. If you used an electronic source, include the URL. If you used a printed source please attach a copy of the data to your paper. (Individual)

8. BCOM 405 Week 4 Discussion Question 2 What is image editing? What are the risks associated with improper image editing? What are the ethical implications? Provide an example of improper image editing. What are the legal implications? Why is intellectual property important to protect? What types of intellectual property do you or your business own? Give examples. What are some common misconceptions about intellectual property?

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