COM 102 - Media Ethics

This course examines the responsibilities of media makers and the ethical issues facing decision-makers in all fields of communication. Students critically examine ethical principles and analyze case studies that focus on ethical dilemmas.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Critically appraise ethical dilemmas within the context of media.
Analyze and write about media in terms of ethical and moral implications.
Discuss ethical dilemmas with others in a way that is both respectful and productive.
Apply ethical concepts of truthfulness, intellectual honesty, accuracy, sensitivity, fairness, balance, and transparency in resolving an ethical dilemma.
Develop and articulate personal, ethical and moral beliefs from the perspective of a media maker.

ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Social Responsibility, and Personal and Professional Development.

Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement.

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