Freedom of Expression in the Age of Globalization
Explore the global framework protecting freedom of expression and information, examining historical norms and contemporary challenges, transcending national borders.
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Course Description
- Explore the historical development of global norms protecting freedom of expression and information.
- Analyze the impact of technology on information production, distribution, and societal transformations.
- Examine the interplay between global information flows, national jurisdiction, and state sovereignty.
- Understand the complexities and challenges in realizing a borderless vision for freedom of expression.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Comprehend the historical development of global norms for the protection of freedom of expression and information.
- Identify the key components of a global protection framework for freedom of expression and information.
- Examine the interplay between global information flows, national jurisdiction, and state sovereignty.
- Analyze the impact of technology on the production and distribution of information.
- Evaluate the consequences and costs of restrictions on freedom of expression in various contexts.
- Reflect on the broader implications of global norms and protections for individual rights and society as a whole.
Course Outline
Module 1: Making a Case for Freedom of Expression
Module 2: International Norms on Freedom of Expression
Module 3: Legitimate Restrictions to Freedom of Expression
Module 4: Scope of Freedom of Expression
Module 5: Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age - Part I
Module 6: Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age - Part II
Instructors
Dr. Agnès Callamard is the Director of Columbia University Global Freedom of Expression, an initiative seeking to advance understanding on freedom of expression global norms, and Special Adviser to the President of Columbia University, First Amendment scholar Lee C. Bollinger.
Dr. Agnès Callamard spent nine years as the Executive Director of ARTICLE 19, the international human rights organization promoting and defending freedom of expression and access to information globally. She founded and led HAP International (the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership), which is the first self regulatory body for humanitarian agencies at the international level.
Prior to this, Dr. Callamard was Chef de Cabinet for the Secretary General of Amnesty International (AI) and AI’s Research Policy.