International Copyright Laws
The purpose of this
exercise is to generate a class discussion about the significance of the
Digital
Millennium Copyright Act and Title 17 to international contexts.
Before Class
- Research
texts about international copyright laws. Look for primary texts (the
actual laws or
court cases), and secondary texts (articles about the laws or court cases). - Compose
a "document" that you will present to the class (e.g., a memo
to the class, a PowerPoint Presentation, a web page) in which you address
the following issues in a 7-8 minute presentation.
- Explain the different Digital Copyright Laws from the contexts that the members of your group are studying.
- What are the significant differences between these international laws and the American Laws?
- How will you apply these laws to the Digital Copyright Case? Do they support the American DC Laws or do they provide a loophole for you or the displeased artist.
During Class
- Your groups will be given the first ten minutes of class to put together the final touches of your presentation. At ten after all preparation, especially printing, must cease and the class should be ready to give their attention to each group. This means all individuals will turn off their monitors and engage in the presentations.
- Each student will be given 7-8 minutes to present.
- While each group presents, the audience should be writing down questions.
- After all groups have presented, you will have the opportunity to pose your questions and discuss the implication of the various copyright laws.