Free speech is one of the most important rights Americans have. But what does free speech mean? How has it evolved, and what role has it played in American history and culture?
JUS 306: Free Speech in American Law, History, and Culture traces the history and legal foundations of free speech, from landmark court cases to the free speech controversies of today.
Topics include:
- Defamation and Parody
- Hate Speech
- Social Media
- Comedy and Cancellation
- Speech in Wartime
- Schools and Prisons
- Academic Freedom
- Money & Political Campaigns
Taught by Phillip Buckley, JD, PhD, UMA Justice Studies faculty and First Amendment scholar.
Prerequisite: ENG101 or equivalent (Haven’t completed it? Email phillip.buckley@maine.edu to discuss your options!)
Thursdays, 4-5:45 pm. in person at the UMA Rockland Center or online via Zoom.