| Course Number # | E59.1405 |
| Hours | 60 |
| Points | 4 |
| Description | Examines the basic tenets & operative principles of the global copyright system. Considers the ways in which media industries, artists, & consumers interact with the copyright system & assesses how well it serves its stated purposes: to encourage art & creativity. Special emphasis on the social, cultural, legal, & political issues that have arisen in recent years as a reult of new communicative technologies. |