ENG 3220 - Media Ethics

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

English

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits In this course, students examine a range of legal and ethical issues that arise in the media and learn to apply moral reasoning to complex questions. Examining case studies from the professional world and surveying ethical theory and media law, students consider such questions as the media's responsibilities to the public, the pressure exerted by government and business, and the daily dilemmas media profes - sionals encounter, such as source confidentiality and going undercover for a story. Students also learn the basics of libel and other significant media law. Students participate in vigorous debates and write several papers in which they argue for a particular ethical decision. Prerequisite: ENG 2150 or departmental permission. A base curriculum course in philosophy is recommended.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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