Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to key theories and concepts in ethical reasoning and develops skills in critical thinking on issues of professional ethics in journalism and the media. Through the introduction of such theories and concepts, students will be able to assemble what might be regarded as a 'tool kit' of concepts and strategies with which they can address ethical questions and dilemmas in the areas of journalism, media and mass communication. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students have assembled what might be regarded as a "tool kit" of concepts and strategies with which they can address ethical issues and dilemmas in the areas of journalism, media and mass communication. A thorough understanding of the Journalists Code of Ethics and other media professional standards and codes, their professional standards and codes, their social implications and their relationship to best practice. Professionalism in journalism. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Christians, C., (1997). et al, Media Ethics: Cases and Moral Reasoning, 5th ed, New York, Longman. Vardy, P. and Grosch, P., The Puzzle of Ethics, 1st U.S.ed. Armonk, New York. |
Unit Texts: | Christians, C. et al., (1997). Media Ethics: Cases and Moral Reasoning. 5th ed. New York, Longman. Schultz, J (ed) (1994). Not Just Another Business. Leichardt, Pluto. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Study 1 (1000 words) 15%. Case Study 2 (1000 words) 15%. Essay (2000 words) 35%. Tutorial Participation 15%. Tutorial Presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100703 Journalism | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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