COMM 202 - Communication Ethics and Law

Focuses on the ethical and legal issues that affect all areas in the field of mass communication. Study of ethical theories and philosophies as well as specific case studies and defined standards and codes of ethics at work in the profession. Aims to foster professional attitudes and behavior by confronting the students with the extent of ethical and legal problems faced in the profession and by equipping them with the heuristics needed to solve those problems. Some issues to be explored for ethical and legal implications include, but are not restricted to, libel, free speech, privacy, freedom of information, censorship, obscenity, community responsibility, and social justice.

Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR
Prereq: COMM 201

Credits: 3