Internet Policy Prezi

Download a PDF copy here. 

Reading on Internet Policy

Also linked from the syllabus, but just in case, here is Lessig (1999) Law of the Horse. This is in addition to the textbook, of course. 

Broadcast & Cable Regulations Prezi

Download the PDF version here. 

Amazing Study Abroad Opportunity!

Folks, I've had a few students drop out of my Maymester study abroad program at the last minute due to financial reasons and thus have a few openings. If you are interested in a trip that will change your life, please let me know ASAP so that I can get you admitted into the program. I need to move fast as we're buying plane tickets this week or next, but I'd love it if a few of your could join us on our adventure to Istanbul and Budapest.

Some additional details: The program runs during the Maymester and includes trips to Istanbul and Budapest. Students receive 6 credit hours for participating in the intensive month long course. From the brochure: "Global Business and Media offers students a remarkable opportunity to learn about, explore and analyze an important topic: international business and global dimensions of an important industry— media and communications. In particular, we spend a full day at CNN, meeting with executives, touring facilities, and learning about business and media related careers in CNN. Several workshops are held in March and April in order to acquaint ourselves with the economy, business, political, and cultural environment of Turkey and Hungary. Studying business and journalism in the context of two emerging economies, Turkey and Hungary, in contrast to the U.S., provides participants a comparative perspective in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Students also develop an appreciation of cultural differences and how they may affect business and society. 

We spend the first week in Atlanta, meeting with professors, local business leaders and media organizations to deepen their knowledge of the economic aspects of media and journalism industries. We then travel to Istanbul and Budapest for the next twelve nights. In these two vibrant cities, they will meet with an impressive array of business leaders, political and civil society leaders, and educators. While in Istanbul, Georgia State students study with peers – a group of undergraduate students from Marmara University who participate in all activities and serve as cultural ambassadors. This cross-cultural interaction provides a unique experience which makes learning more meaningful and pleasant. Organized visits in Istanbul include leading local companies (e.g. Turkcell) and multinational companies (Coca-Cola, CNN and UPS). Field tours include visits to several media organizations, including Al Jazeera Turk, Bloomberg, Fox and NTV studios. In Budapest, students will visit Central European University, Turner Broadcasting System, Kitchen Budapest and Prezi. We also explore Budapest on a bike tour, and enjoy a cruise on the scenic Danube River."

I'm especially proud of the success of program alum. Former students have gone onto work at CNN (International and Español), Coca Cola, HP, Deloitte, AT&T and CBS/Fox affiliates throughout the southeast (including on-air anchors in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi). 

For additional details, including photos from previous trips and sample syllabi, please visit: http://gsu-sa.blogspot.com/

EXTRA CREDIT!!!!

I know how much you love extra credit. This is a good thing - it means you want to do well in my class, which I want as well. So, with this in mind, I'm pleased to announce the first extra credit opportunity of the year! 

Professor Victor Pickard (University of Pennsylvania) is coming to GSU on February 9 (1:30-2:30 PM, room 830 25 Park Place) to talk about his book: America's Battle for Media Democracy. Not only is the book terrific, and Professor Pickard brilliant, but the subject happens to be central to the topic of your term paper: the regulation of media ownership. So, not only will you learn something interesting, while receiving extra credit, but you'll also be getting a jump start on your term paper! 

FYI: the term paper is worth 35 percent of your grade, so why not get a head start, right?

If you want to receive extra credit, you must (1) email me by February 8 indicating you will be at the lecture and (2) sign your name on the extra credit sheet that I will circulate at the event. 

If you email to RSVP and attend the full lecture, you will receive 5 percent extra credit on your final paper (which is a lot. If you do the math, this is basically an additional 1.75% added on to your final grade. I'm really nice.)

Copyright Reading

Lawrence Lessig (2002) "Innovating Copyright," Cardoza Arts and Entertainment Law Journal 20(3): 611-624.

Copyright Prezi and PDF

PDF here. 

Week One Lecture: Introduction to Media Law

Link to PDF: download.

Where do I buy my textbook?

Good question! Amazon is your friend. Click here to buy Communication and the Law (2015), the only required textbook for this class. Do it now or risk falling behind!

Welcome to Communication Law & Regulation!

I'm Dr. Shawn Powers, your professor. This is the website for both of my Communication Law & Regulation courses for Spring 2015. One class meets on Mondays (4:30-7:00p) and the other on Tuesdays and Thursdays (11:00-12:15p). I'll post all sorts of fun content here, reminders, interesting stories relating to the class, and any other communique. So, please subscribe to this site by entering your email address in the "Follow By Email" text box to your right (scroll down a bit). This way, any time I post something, you will receive an email.