PL 316 - Media Ethics

(3.00 cr.)

An introduction to the social and ethical issues relevant to the practice of journalism and other communications professions, as well as the consumption and understanding of the media's role in our lives. Issues for discussion include privacy, plagiarism, fairness and bias, freedom of the press, and serving the public interest. Fulfills ethics core requirement.

Prerequisite: PL 201 and one additional PL 200-level course.