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Locations: Nicosia, Cyprus
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: University of Nicosia-Global Semesters
Restrictions: U of A applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	U of A Application Deadline	U of A Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2024	04/01/2024 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor:	Bumpers College: Madison Barnes, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Madison Barnes, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard	Type of Program:	External
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.5	Area of Study:	Communication
Language of Instruction:	English	Open to non-U of A students?:	No
Click here for a definition of this term Automatic Discounts:	$500/semester	Housing Options:	Apartment
COVID-19 Vaccination:	Unknown; students must confirm with vendor directly

Program Description:

SUMMER IN CYPRUS

COMMUNICATIONS

OVERVIEW

Designed to acquaint students and future media practitioners with various laws and regulations that currently impact all forms of media, this course will exam the past, present and future of media law through cases, current events and examples that illuminate the intricate and fluid nature of communication law. Libel, obscenity, invasion of privacy, fair use doctrine, copyright, cyberbullying and other applicable laws and regulations will be explored.

The course is intended to help students understand issues pertaining to the U.S. legal system (i.e. the First Amendment) and global communication landscape in the new era of convergence media. Students will also examine ethical dilemmas journalists face in the age of digital content delivery.

CURRICULUM

Courses

Students enroll in 2 Courses and earn 6 Credits for this 4-Week Summer Program:

Required Course: