Law touches all aspects of society: government, culture, national security, public safety — even sports and entertainment. This course examines news coverage of current controversies and the intersection of journalism, politics, and the law.
Topics include: what principles are at stake in the legal battles surrounding the war; how Supreme Court appointments have changed as a result of abortion politics; the tactics used by journalists and lawyers in high-profile and “tabloid trial” cases; what the fight is about over a “litigation explosion”; and how journalists might cover future litigation over same-sex marriage.
NEW 200 is offered October 1 through October 31 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:05 p.m. at the Newhouse School.
We are currently evaluating the course's status and will update this page once we decide whether this will be offered in fall 2008 and subsequent semesters. Meantime, NEW 500 -- an expanded version of NEW 200 -- is planned to begin in spring 2008 and be offered annually in the spring. Watch this site for updates or contact Professor Obbie.