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2. BCOM 405 UOP Course Tutorial BCOM 405 Entire Course 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 UOP Course Tutorial BCOM 405 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 BCOM 405 Week 1 Individual Assignment Legally Protected 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. 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) • 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 UOP Course Tutorial BCOM 405 Week 2 Discussion Question 1 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 UOP Course Tutorial BCOM 405 Week 2 Individual Assignment First Amendment BCOM 405 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Blog 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 Baderman Island, a hotel resort located in the US. These comments have included accusations that the CEO has allowed illegal sewage dumping into the nearby Kelsey River. • 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.

6. BCOM 405 UOP Course Tutorial BCOM 405 Week 3 Discussion Question 1 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 UOP Course Tutorial BCOM 405 Week 3 Individual Assignment Business Statutes BCOM 405 Week 3 Learning Team Invasion of Privacy 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 of the data to your paper. • 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.

8. BCOM 405 UOP Course Tutorial BCOM 405 Week 4 Discussion Question 1 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?

9. BCOM 405 UOP Course Tutorial BCOM 405 Week 4 Individual Assignment Intellectual BCOM 405 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment Invasion Invasion of Privacy and Libel Presentation: With faculty approval, select one of the four invasion of privacy tort acts and prepare a 5-7 slide PowerPoint® presentation (with speaker notes). (Main) • Intellectual Property Paper: Intellectual Property Paper: Using the Electronic Reading Reserve (ERR),the Internet, textbook, or other resources, prepare a 1050-1,400-word paper on intellectual property. In your paper be sure to address the following: • Differentiate among the types of intellectual property. Give examples. • Explain the legal and ethical issues associated with image editing with regard to intellectual property.

10. BCOM 405 UOP Course Tutorial BCOM 405 Week 5 Individual Assignment Ethical Issues BCOM 405 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Risk Learning Team Risk Management Presentation: With faculty approval, identify one government agency that regulates business communications. Prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint® presentation (including speaker notes) in which you: a. Identify the government agency and its corresponding regulations that impact business communication practices. b. Select a business case that involves your selected agency. Assess the business communications risk management practices of the case. • Individual Assignments • Day 7: Ethical Issues and Future Trends Paper: Using the Electronic Reading Reserve (ERR),the Internet, textbook, or other resources, prepare a 1050-1,400-word paper on business communications. In your paper be sure to address the following: • a. Summarize ethical issues associated with business communication. • b. Identify a minimum of two future trends that will be impacted by these ethical issues.

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