How the physical location of the communication or expression factor into issues of defamation?

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When working in communications and media, it is important to find a balance between the protection of individual rights and freedoms to access and report information. “To deal with the tension between the possibility of defaming individuals and the importance of reporting the news and information in a timely manner, courts have developed a number of defenses which are often called ‘privileges’ by lawyers” (“Defamation Privileges and Defenses, para.3).

Review these privileges and defenses at

Then research how these privileges and defenses are applied in your state. (Defamation laws by state are easily searched via Google, to get you started include:

Discuss the following in the forum:
1. How defamation is defined by your state.
2. What privileges and defenses are recognized in your state?
3. How do these privileges and defenses impact freedom in society?
4. How does the privilege of free expression discussed by our textbook correspond to the rights and duties of media professionals?
5. How the physical location of the communication or expression factor into issues of defamation?

Describe the case itself and explain what speech or conduct was under scrutiny.

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**READ THE CASE AND ANSWER ALL THE DISCUSSION PROMPTS**

First read the full case and opinion Simon & Schuster v. NY Crime Victims Board (1991) using the following website ( before using other commentaries on the case

After reading about the case discuss ALL of the following:
1. Describe the case itself and explain what speech or conduct was under scrutiny.
2. Share a summary of the court’s decision.
3. Identify the key factors used by the courts to evaluate claims.
4. Interpret how the First Amendment is applied to this case. (Use the Ethical Dilemmas: The Law and Ethics of Lying on page 42 of our text as a guide Caristi, D. & Davie W. R. (2018). Communication law: Practical applications in the digital media. (2nd ed.)
5. In relation to your case, where do legal principles and moral issues intersect?

Provide your rationale for arguing for either the speaker or listener and justify your position with support from the text and two case sources of your choosing.

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“It’s easy to understand that the First Amendment protects speakers, but it goes much further. Having the right to speak also implies the right not to be forced to speak. Protecting free expression to promote democracy implies that listeners’ rights also need to be protected. There is a right to hear messages as well as the right not to be forced to hear them.”

Discuss this principle as it applies in the case of a “captive audience.” Examine speaker rights versus listener rights using the Figure 2.2 categories and groups. Select one group from each category and share a hypothetical case whereby speaker and listener rights are contested. Provide your rationale for arguing for either the speaker or listener and justify your position with support from the text and two case sources of your choosing.

Reflect on which best communicates and how it impacts your decision making in communication and media practices both personally and professionally.

Find a story about a developmental science research finding that is of interest to you, and then locate the scientific journal article it was based on.

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Find a story about a developmental science research finding that is of interest to you, and then locate the scientific journal article it was based on.

Here are the links for the popular news story and the scientific journal.

news story:

scientific journal:

List 3 assertions made in the popular news story and check whether they’re borne out in the scientific journal article. Write no more than 1 page. In other words, for each assertion made in the news article, trace back to the original scientific journal and to see whether it is supported in the scientific journal by giving evidence in sentences.

Examine how concerns and criticisms of media and cultural imperialism have impacted the policies and practices of The Walt Disney Company (Disney) in its attempt to become a global organisation.

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Examine how concerns and criticisms of media and cultural imperialism have impacted the policies and practices of The Walt Disney Company (Disney) in its attempt to become a global organisation.

This is an essay specifically focusing on Contemporary Media and Cultural Studies module. You need to write an essay response to the essay research question.
You must select a specific media organisation as the basis for your discussion in the essay – which is The Walt Disney Company (Disney).
The essay must significantly focus on the idea of media and cultural imperialism of Disney.

Giving examples, explain how the media are involved in the cultural construction of ‘race’.

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This is an examined essay question (10 pages) and the question is Giving examples, explain how the media are involved in the cultural construction of ‘race’. .
Kindly use reliable source journal/article/books and please do always provide in-text citation if you paraphrasing or use an idea from sources (author and year of publication in Harvard Style).

Should media professionals accept speaking fees, gifts, and free travel from those who they may have to interview or investigate?

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Should media professionals accept speaking fees, gifts, and free travel from those who they may have to interview or investigate?
discuss your stance on the ethical dilemma question posted above.

Who made the better opening statement and closing statement? Use examples from the speech to justify your evaluation.

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Watch the John F. Kennedy and Nixon debate ( Classify this debate and justify your classification using Chapter 18  from your text. Who made the better opening statement and closing statement? Use examples from the speech to justify your evaluation.
Use Chapter 18 (attached) as the source/reference
Freeley, A. J. & Steinberg, D. L. (2014). Argumentation and debate (13th ed). Cengage Learning

 Compare and contrast the idea that reality is “socially” or “linguistically” constructed.

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Compare and contrast the idea that reality is “socially” or “linguistically” constructed. Do you believe these ideas are compatible with a biblical worldview? Explain and support your position.