Media Ethics
Schools of Public Engagement: Media
CRN: 3883
Credits: 3
This course will examine key ethical issues confronting new media professionals today. In addition to a basic introduction to ethics and communication, the course will examine new thorny issues, which have emerged as a result of new media formats like the Internet. Specific areas covered include privacy, including surreptitious data collection of Web visitors and the monitoring of employee emails, free speech on the Internet, potential perils of online journalism, and current controversies over copyright and intellectual property on the Internet. Course work will include readings, in depth discussions, along with a final essay project.
College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)
Department: Media (MED)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: Online - Synchronous
Max Enrollment: 20
Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2024 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2024 (Sunday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Closed*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:38am EDT 10/8/2024