GLO535

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GLO535 - Media Ethics & Representation in a Global Context

Journalism, Sch ofGraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

041474

Course Description

This course will provide students with a framework to think critically about media's obligations to the public. Analyses examine ethical philosophies as they relate to both citizen-driven media and journalist professionals' roles and responsibilities in various societies and governmental systems around the world. Through case studies, readings, lectures, documentaries and individual research, students will explore ethics questions related to cultural bias, political and economic pressure, diverse representation, accuracy, privacy, national security, and other pressures on news media in countries around the world.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Graduate

Course Requisites

May be convened with

GLO435

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No