COMM 2100

Students will learn about different approaches to ethical dilemmas and about current media-related laws. They will learn about the legal system, the roles and responsibilities of journalists and concepts such as disinformation, defamation, privacy, offensive content, freedom of expression, contempt of court and conflict of interest. They will explore these issues as they relate to various communication methods, including journalism and new media forms. They will critically examine and analyze content from an ethical and legal perspective and discuss the impact of new technologies on media ethics and law. Note: This course may include a field trip.