GLO535
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GLO535 - Media Ethics & Representation in a Global Context
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