Reviews some of the literature on issues and cases in freedom of expression and First Amendment rights used in teaching a speech communication class about "Issues in Free Speech." (JMF)

Discusses three Supreme Court decisions which offer journalism and mass media educators good case studies for teaching students to distinguish between decisions that threaten the workings of a free press and decisions that properly hold media responsible for abusing their liberties. (SR)

Offers several class activities that help high school students examine the diverse aspects of censorship and freedom of artistic expression. (SR)

A preliminary activity helps students learn that there are situations that require restrictions on freedom of speech. Students are then asked to imagine themselves as members of a Library Selection Committee charged with reviewing library materials which will be purchased by their school for the next year. (RM)

Describes some of the problems high school journalists face and suggests a series of safeguards that can be built into a system composed of a policy statement, a publications board, and an appeals process. (JL)

Offers a hypothetical case as a learning activity in which government regulation of campaign advertising and free speech is questioned. Provides questions for discussion. (BSR)

This syllabus of a convention workshop course on free speech theory consists of descriptions of several United States Supreme Court decisions related to free speech. Some specific areas in which decisions are discussed are: obscene and indecent communication, the definition of a public figure for purposes of libel action, the press versus official…

Two study units are offered: (1) a primary and intermediate unit entitled "What Are the Boundaries of Freedom of Speech"; and (2) an intermediate unit entitled "What Are the Challenges of Freedom of Religion?" (MT)

This lesson relates to freedom of speech and freedom of the press as provided for in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The lesson correlates to the National History Standards and the National Standards for Civics and Government. It presents seven primary source documents regarding Thomas Cooper's trial for sedition in 1800. Cooper was…

Describes an American journalism history course that is organized around a theme--development of attitudes toward freedom of the press throughout history, with particular emphasis on attitudes of government and society. (HOD)

Presents an instructional unit designed to represent the organization as a social system constraining its members's freedom of speech. Discusses statement of goal and educational objectives, and a proposed strategy for achieving these objectives. (JMF)

Explores students' need for team experiences, advantages of teams to learning and to course management, methods of team and project management practiced in industry, and adaptation of industry's methods to projects focusing on freedom of expression. Describes the usefulness and lasting value of resulting student work. Suggests unusual ways to…

Describes censorship and discusses its history. Argues that using "politically correct" language is censorship. Discusses censorship in books for young readers, silent censorship, and solutions. Argues that the best protection against censorship is to read. Lists characteristics of censorship; describes a summer workshop in which…

Presents an activity which uses hypothetical situations to explore the proper boundaries of freedom of expression and the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in interpreting its limits. Appropriate for grades 4-12, the lesson includes such topics as the "clear and present danger" clause, student expression, obscenity, and defamation. (GEA)

Based on Maynard Dixon's oil painting, "Free Speech," this lesson attempts to expand high school students' understanding of art as a social commentary and the use of works of art to convey ideas and ideals. (JDH)