MDIA 4360 - Media Ethics and Law

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Required of Media Studies majors and open to other interested students. Addresses legal and ethical considerations for media practitioners by exploring the historical and philosophical underpinnings of media law and ethics. Students will review major cases that have produced current legal standards and analyze cases using ethical decision-making strategies. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of major legal precedents in media law. 2. Describe major current developments in issues and rulings regarding media law. 3. Identify and correct potentially-illegal media content and/or practices. 4. Recognize ethical issues inherent in media theory and practice. 5. Identify, use, compare and contrast major ethical approaches and decision making strategies. 6. Analyze media messages, issues and cases in terms of their ethical implications. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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