Online Courses Handbook 2003

304422 (v.2) Journalism 511 - Media Ethics

Area:	School of Media and Information
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	25.0
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
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.