Institute for Constitutional History: Free Press (D.C. Seminar, Fall 2017)

The Institute for Constitutional History (ICH) is the nation’s premier institute dedicated to ensuring that future generations of Americans understand the substance and historical development of the U.S. Constitution. This seminar will offer a grounding in the classical ideas and law of press freedom, with an eye toward applying these ideas to the challenges of 21st Century media technology and political change. It will meet September 12, 19, October 17, 24, November 14, and 21, 2017 at the George Washington University Law School. Taught by Professor Garrett Epps, the seminar is designed for graduate students and junior faculty in history, political science, law, and related disciplines. There is no tuition or other charge for this seminar, though participants will be expected to acquire the assigned books on their own. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2017. Additional details are available online: http://www.nyhistory.org/programs/scholarly-programs/institute-constitutional-history/upcoming-events