Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching Law and Communication

Kato Nabirye H.

Faculty of Business, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

As the boundaries between disciplines continue to blur in a rapidly evolving educational and professional landscape, integrating legal and communication studies has become increasingly relevant. This paper investigates the interdisciplinary teaching of law and communication, emphasizing pedagogical strategies, curriculum development, theoretical frameworks, and institutional challenges. It investigates how collaboration between legal scholars and communication specialists can foster comprehensive, critical, and culturally nuanced learning experiences. Drawing from historical perspectives, empirical case studies, and reflective teaching models, the study demonstrates how team teaching, role-play, Socratic inquiry, and experiential assessment can cultivate students’ analytical and ethical competencies. Challenges in institutional integration, curriculum planning, and faculty coordination are examined alongside best practices and successful interdisciplinary programs. The findings advocate for sustained institutional support, faculty training, and adaptive curricula to nurture interdisciplinary learning and prepare students for complex societal roles.

Keywords: Interdisciplinary Teaching, Legal Communication, Curriculum Development, Pedagogical Strategies, Team Teaching, Mass Communication Law.

CITE AS: Kato Nabirye H. (2025). Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching Law and Communication. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF LAW, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES 5(1):43-48. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJLCL/2025/514348