JRNL-4651 (3) Advanced Media Ethics

Examines the responsibilities, the power and the problems of news media through the lens of ethical inquiry. Applies the philosophical an other perspectives from humanities and social sciences to consider ethical frameworks for guiding journalism in an era of technological disruption. Examines issues including privacy, conflicts of interest, undercover reporting, use of graphic images, interviewing trauma victims and other concerns in journalism through the lens of moral philosophy, best practices and codes of ethics. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of JRNL 3651 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).