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Description: The First Amendment & You : What Everyone Should Know ( course # 9352 ) The complete course of 12 45-minute lectures on 12 AUDIO-only CDs, and the guidebook ( NO VIDEO ) (This course was not released on DVD) Condition: BRAND NEW, SEALED When you buy Brand New, you know what you're getting ! Shipping 6 days a week I offer combined shipping : $2 off the shipping on each additional item About This Course 12 lectures | 45 minutes per lecture A mere 45 words, the First Amendment to the Constitution stands as a pillar of our democracy and has had an incalculable influence on the development of human freedom in the United States and the Western world. By defining the relationship between the people and the state and placing checks on governmental power to silence its populace, its protections have important ramifications for every American. But the First Amendment is not simply a legal construct—it has significant and far-reaching cultural implications as well. To study the First Amendment is to learn something about the meaning of America and who “We the People” are. So, it behooves citizens to understand what it says and its latest interpretations—particularly in this age of rapidly emerging technology. The First Amendment and You: What Everyone Should Know is a practical guide to understanding the protections and limitations implied by this fundamental constitutional provision. Thoughtfully presented by Professor John E. Finn of Wesleyan University—an award-winning teacher and internationally recognized expert on constitutional law and theory—this 12-lecture course will help you fully grasp why we have a First Amendment, what and whom it protects, and why it matters to you personally. Dive into the Ongoing Debate Thanks to the profoundly complex and continually evolving web of rules, doctrine, and cases the First Amendment has engendered, any discussion of it is inherently open-ended. Professor Finn is first to admit he doesn’t have all the answers—even Supreme Court justices can’t seem to agree on interpretations from case to case—but he skillfully explains the fundamental principles involved, illuminates the relevant case law, and elucidates the crucial questions and implications in a way everyone can comprehend. You’ll consider questions of how we define speech, the meaning of “religion,” and when the state can interfere with your rights. The course also sheds light on questions courts and citizens will be grappling with for years to come: How does the First Amendment apply to the Internet?Does the First Amendment apply to video games?Should new communication technologies make courts reconsider well-settled rules?Is social media subject to existing principles, to new ones, or to none at all? Throughout the lectures, you’ll return to a fundamental theme: What the First Amendment protects is largely a function of why it protects it—the why being America’s commitment to democracy and liberty. In pursuit of these ideals, courts have often placed a higher value on political speech, although no such distinction is made in the Constitution. As you delve into this “categorical approach” to protected speech, you’ll investigate how it applies to various forms of restricted expression, including hate speech, obscenity, and pornography. And you’ll examine landmark Supreme Court decisions, including Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, which established the doctrine of fighting words;New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, a case best known for establishing the actual malice test in defamation suits; andU.S. v. O’Brien, which demonstrated that the amount of protection your speech warrants may depend on the content and form it takes. You’ll also look at key 21st-century decisions, such as Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Learn from the Best Taught by an accomplished legal scholar, this engrossing course clears up prevalent misconceptions and applies the First Amendment’s guiding principles to America’s ever-changing legal landscape. Professor Finn believes constitutional literacy is the civic responsibility of every American, and listening to The First Amendment and You puts you well on your way. You’ll gain greater insight on your responsibilities and rights; a better understanding of past, present, and future court decisions; and a deeper appreciation for our nation’s robust defense of freedom of speech. 12 Lectures 1 A Citizen’s Guide to the First Amendment 2 The First Amendment and Political Speech 3 The First Amendment and Symbolic Speech 4 The First Amendment and Corporate Speech 5 The First Amendment and Obscenity 6 The First Amendment and Hate Speech 7 Does It Matter Where You Speak? 8 Freedom of the Press 9 Freedom of Association 10 The Establishment Clause 11 The Free Exercise Clause 12 The Future of the First Amendment

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Location: Pompano Beach, Florida

End Time: 2024-09-04T23:12:24.000Z

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