Philosophy 14.2 - Communication Ethics

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CUNY Brooklyn College

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3 hours; 3 credits Critical examination of ethical issues related to communication, information, and the media. Freedoms and responsibilities. Consideration of such issues as privacy, confidentiality, censorship, deception, propaganda, accuracy, fairness, intellectual property rights, conflicts of interest, obscenity and pornography, civility and offensive speech. Classical and contemporary philosophers. (This course is the same as Communication 23.) Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or Core Studies 10 or Core Curriculum 2.1; or one course in communication, information, or the media, or permission of the chairperson of the Philosophy Department.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brooklyn.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 951-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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