Module 1: Copyright and the Public Domain

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by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay and William Fisher

Learning objective

At the end of this introductory module, you will understand key copyright terms, the principal rights enjoyed by copyright owners, and the principal limitations on those rights. All of the rules and concepts presented in this module will be examined in greater detail in subsequent modules. However, this module may also be used independently.

Case study

What is copyright and what is the public domain?

Who makes copyright law?

What is protected by copyright, and what is not

Who obtains a copyright?

What rights does a copyright owner enjoy?

Using Copyrighted Works


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Additional resources

Assignment and discussion questions