PHIL 317 - Ethical Issues in the Media

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California State University-Bakersfield

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Description:

This course provides an analysis of ethical issues in the news media, with emphasis on news-gathering and reporting and the impact of the internet, advertising, and entertainment. Topics covered include an evaluation of the ethical culture of newsrooms, codes of ethics, objectivity, privacy, fairness, honesty, and the public's right to know. Case studies will be examined, as well as other means by which students will learn how to recognize and resolve ethical conflicts. This is a writing intensive class. This course carries credit in Philosophy or Communications. Prerequisites: PHIL 102 and ENGL 110 or equivalents with a grade of 'C' or better.

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5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csub.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 654-2782

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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