Principles of legal reasoning and First Amendment theory -- History and impact of media law -- Cyberspace & the free expression -- Defamation: common law elements -- Defamation : constitutional and cyber law -- Privacy -- Prior restraints & subsequent punishments -- Reporter's privilege -- Access to government records, property & services -- Fair trial/free press -- Broadcast & cable television regulation -- Sexual expression & the First Amendment -- Copyright law -- Copyright, new technologies & trademark -- Commercial speech.