41-2114 Ethics in Broadcasting

This course explores the ethical decisions and issues involved in the broadcast industry. Students analyze ethical conduct through the examination of various case studies, videos, readings, lectures, and classroom discussion. The course introduces students to ethical theories and a number of relevant legal issues, including indecency, defamation, privacy, the use of anonymous sources, and the First Amendment.

3 Credits
Requisites PREREQUISITES:41-1100 Introduction to Radio and 52-1111 Writing and Rhetoric I - Enhanced or 41-1100 Introduction to Radio and 52-1121 Writing and Rhetoric I for Non-Native Speakers of English or 41-1100 Introduction to Radio and 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or 41-1100 Introduction to Radio and COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97