Objective: 
The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge about freedom of speech on two levels: legal-philosophical and legal-dogmatic.

The aim:
Basic knowledge about the problems of freedom of speech

Acquired knowledge:
Knowledge of the most important arguments in the debate about freedom of speech.
Knowledge of selected legal regulations on freedom of speech

Acquired skills:
The skill to recognize the acceptable range of speech
The skill to use legal arguments in the issue of freedom of speech

Developed reflection:
Mindfulness on the scope of permissible speech

Assessment: 
The final grade consists of: term papers (50%), class activity (50%).

Contents: 
Why Protect Free Speech?
Why Freedom of Speech Must be Limited?
The Scope of Freedom of Speech
Political Speech
Libel and Invasion of Privacy
Freedom of Speech in the Media

Recommended reading: 
Freedom of Speech, Barendt E., Oxford University Press, 2005.
Mass Media Law, Pember D. R., The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2005-2006.