The substantive law of copyright for the protection of literary and artistic works, considering the nature of the right (common law, statutory), subject matter protected, acquisition of right, extent of protection ("fair use"), transfer (assignment, license), enforcement (infringement, piracy), and international aspects (Berne Convention, Universal Copyright Convention).
This is an elective course. Most, though not all, electives are offered each year. Students may expect to have at least one opportunity to subscribe to all electives at some time in their three years in the college.