Online Courses Handbook 2003

3545 (v.10) Journalism 211 - Media Ethics

Area:	School of Media and Information
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1557 (v.10) Journalism 111 - Introduction to Print or any previous version AND 1564 (v.10) Journalism 112 - Introduction to Broadcast or any previous version
Key theories and concepts in ethical reasoning and the developing of skills in critical thinking on issues of professional ethics in journalism and the media. Development of a "tool kit" of concepts and strategies with which ethical questions and dilemmas can be addressed in the areas of journalism, media and mass communication.