MANUEL V. GALLEGO FOUNDATION COLLEGES Institute of Teacher Education Zulueta Street, Barangay Kapitan Pepe, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines MODULE 1: Journalism Campus Journalism Introduction
Freedom of expression is the freedom for us all to express ourselves. It is the right to speak, to be heard, and to participate in political, artistic, and social life. It also includes the 'right to know': the right to seek, receive, and share information through any media.
“Democracy is built on the right to dissent, on the right for people to hold opposing positions. Our societies need freedom of expression to protect us from the worst atrocities that governments can visit on their citizens.” – Ben Okri, Nigerian poet, and novelist Freedom of expression is a fundamental right that is widely recognized both morally and legally. It is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and is considered essential in liberal democracies. The importance of freedom of expression is particularly emphasized in academic communities, where the pursuit of truth is highly valued (Alexander, 2012). This right allows individuals to freely express their opinions, ideas, and beliefs without fear of government interference or harassment. It is closely related to other constitutional freedoms and plays a crucial role in democratic societies by enabling public participation in decision-making processes. However, the concept of freedom of expression is complex and its boundaries are often debated. It is not easily Prepared by: R.B. E. Abiva, MA-MP (C)1 | P a g e