NTU Course
Overview

Freedom of Speech and Society

Offered in 114-2

  • Serial Number

    44132

  • Course Number

    JOUR5023

  • Course Identifier

    342 U1330

  • No Class

  • 3 Credits

  • Elective

    GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM

      Elective

    • GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM

  • LOK-MAN TSUI
  • Wed 7, 8, 9

  • 新聞401

  • Type 2

  • 20 Student Quota

    NTU 18 + non-NTU 2

  • No Specialization Program

  • English
  • NTU COOL
  • Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning
  • Notes

    The course is conducted in English。 The course is conducted in English。

  • Limits on Course Adding / Dropping

    • Restriction: juniors and beyond

  • NTU Enrollment Status

    Enrolled
    0/18
    Other Depts
    0/2
    Remaining
    0
    Registered
    0
  • Course Description
    Freedom of speech is a human right that is being challenged and under threat in most societies, including in Taiwan. Understanding the complexities of freedom of speech, including its importance, as well as its challenges that threaten to undermine this value will only become more important over time, as new technologies are developed and authoritarian governments seek to control them.
  • Course Objective
    This course aims to equip students with the theories, arguments and evidence that underlie the current debates about freedom of speech, as well as train the student to take positions and defend them. After taking this course, the student should be able to 1) analyze freedom of speech from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives, including cross-cultural, legal, technological, social, political, and economic approaches; 2) understand and defend different positions related to both historical and contemporary freedom of speech debates, and 3) present logical and persuasive arguments in writing and in presentations.
  • Course Requirement
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  • Expected weekly study hours before and/or after class
  • Office Hour
  • Designated Reading
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  • References
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  • Grading
    1. NTU has not set an upper limit on the percentage of A+ grades.
    2. NTU uses a letter grade system for assessment. The grade percentage ranges and the single-subject grade conversion table in the NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY Regulations Governing Academic Grading are for reference only. Instructors may adjust the percentage ranges according to the grade definitions. For more information, see the Assessment for Learning Section。
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