POLS W3285: Freedom Of Speech & Press
Examines the constitutional right of freedom of speech and press in the United States. Examines, in depth, various areas of law, including extremist or seditious speech, obscenity, libel, fighting words, the public forum doctrine, and public access to the…
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Common aliases: POLS W3285
Study Resources for Freedom Of Speech & Press
Final Exam 2014
Midterm (Exam 1) 2015
Midterm (Exam 2) 2013
Midterm (Exam 1) 2017
Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
Worksheet 4
Assessment Inventory for POLS W3285 (8 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2017 | Midterm | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2015 | Midterm | 2015 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2014 | Final | 2014 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2013 | Midterm | 2013 | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 4 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
Complete inventory of all 8 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter.
Course Overview & Exam Syllabus
Course Description
Examines the constitutional right of freedom of speech and press in the United States. Examines, in depth, various areas of law, including extremist or seditious speech, obscenity, libel, fighting words, the public forum doctrine, and public access to the mass media. Follows the law school course model, with readings focused on actual judicial decisions.
This archive catalogs 8 free educational resources and past exams for POLS W3285 (Freedom Of Speech & Press) at Columbia University, containing 6 midterm papers, 1 final examination, and 1 worksheet. Dated documents represent 7 distinct academic years between 2013 and 2020.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Public address fundamentals: audience demographic analysis, speech structuring, and outlining in POLS W3285
- Speech delivery techniques: vocal variety, body language, extemporaneous presentation, and speech anxiety management
- Persuasive rhetorical strategies: Monroe's Motivated Sequence, ethos/pathos/logos appeals, and evidence reasoning
- Informative and ceremonial speech evaluation, visual aid integration, and peer critique in Freedom Of Speech & Press
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this POLS W3285 archive?
This collection for POLS W3285 at Columbia University catalogs 8 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this POLS W3285 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2013 to 2020, representing 7 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free POLS W3285 past exams?
All cataloged POLS W3285 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the Columbia University course syllabus.