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COMM 624: Communication Ethics

Elective

Top Three Course Takeaways

  1. Understanding theories and concepts of ethics in communication
  2. Analyzing workplace scenarios using an ethical lens
  3. Applying ethical ways of thinking to practical problem solving

Course Topics

  • Theories and Concepts of Ethics in Communication Contexts

  • Ethical Decision Making in the Workplace

  • Ethical Argumentation and Persuasion

  • Case Studies in Ethics

  • Ethics in Organizations, Politics, and Media

Course Intensity:

Course Description

Placing an emphasis on communication ethics in the organizational context, communication issues and situations are explored from various ethical perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze communication situations and choices using different ethical perspectives

  • Create arguments based on an ethical perspective

  • Recognize ethical issues involved in decision-making in different contexts

  • Apply ethical perspectives to communication in organizations, politics, media, religion, and other areas
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