COMMS 480

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Media Ethics and Moral Reasoning

Communications College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Advanced application of moral reasoning and understanding of ethical issues in mass communication. Approaches may include current cases and issues, professional practices, and philosophical foundations of ethics.

When Taught

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3

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Other Prerequisites

Comms 300 or instructor's consent

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Communication Ethics Fundamentals

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the moral foundations, philosophical theories and values underlying the ethics of professional communications, and the role of the media in a democratic society.

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Moral Reasoning and Ethical Decision-Making

Learning Outcome

Students will develop moral reasoning skills and judgment mechanisms for informed ethical decision-making; for applying with precision, clarity, and subtlety a systematic, normative approach to the consideration, discussion and judgment of ethical dilemmas.

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Assessing Moral Arguments

Learning Outcome

Students will understand and assess moral arguments.

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Applied Ethics

Learning Outcome

Students will become knowledgeable about basic concepts in applied ethics such as deception, secrecy, loyalty, universality, reciprocity, etc.

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Law, Ethics, and Religion

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the relationships among law, ethics, and religion.

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Professional Ethics and Conduct

Learning Outcome

Students will develop a personal ethical framework and a commitment to ethical conduct as a professional communicator and as a member of society.