Final Exam Reminder

Thanks to those of you who came in today to ask last minute questions about the final exam. I will see all of you on Thursday at 1 p.m. for the final exam.

Here is a critical thinking question for you - it should be easy:

Of the various strategies or theories used by judges to interpret the First Amendment, the absolutist theory (no law means no law) is the most commonly used. Is this true or is it false?

Remember: The final is on Thursday at 1 p.m.

Happy studying!

Final Exam Prep

Hello all. You have now had the final exam study guide for almost two weeks - it is still available in an electronic form in an earlier post - and there have been two review sessions along with a study group day.

I plan to be in my office this Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon** for any last minute clarification questions about the exam. Remember that all of the material for the final has been covered previously during the semester.

** There are no office hours during exam week. Again, I plan to be on campus on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon but this could change if my son is sick. Check back to the class blog on Tuesday morning for any updates.

Final exam study guide

Here is a link to the study guide for the final exam.

Please use the concepts we discussed in class yesterday to help you study.

FCC Fines

In 2006, the federal government increased the FCC's power to fine by tenfold to a total of $325,000. The bill, called the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act, passed unanimously by the Senate and cleared the House by a vote of 379-35. President Bush signed the legislation into law. Here is a story about the new fine power.

Here is a link to a chart documenting FCC fines against broadcast outlets - prior to the 2006 increase.

Study Guide #3

Here is a link to the third study guide.

MPAA & Films

Here is a clip from the documentary, This Film is Not Yet Rated, about the MPAA. ** Please note that there are adult concepts in these clips.

Watch this clip first.

Then, watch the below clip about the ratings.


** Please note that there are adult concepts in these clips.

F.C.C.

Here is a link to the FCC.

Here is information about the regulation about children's programming.

Here is a story about the Supreme Court considering the FCC's regulation of profanity. Here is the ruling. Here is more about the appeal.

Here is more about the FCC and the regulation of obscenity, indecency and profanity.