Undergraduate Seminar (398-0-77)

Topic

Sports and Entertainment Law

Instructors

Zachary Calo

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 2-258: Mon, Wed 11:30AM - 12:45PM (AST)

Overview of class

The course considers a range of issues in sports and entertainment law. This includes the structure of sports governance, sports disputes, the organization of the Olympic Games and international football (FIFA), agency and athlete representation. It also examines legal issues related to media and communication within the sports and entertainment industries, such as intellectual property, broadcasting rights, Esports and gaming, advertising, and image licensing agreements.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Open for cross-registration

Open to Sophomores and above, MIT majors only

Satisfies Media and Politics Minor

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for COMM Majors who are Sophomores and above.