CO 2310 - Communication Ethics

This course examines the ethical issues involved in communication. For example, how should the media (both traditional and emerging or still in development) cover issues of a potentially harmful nature? What can we learn from our interactions with others, and how can we use that information to improve our communication and persuasion skills? During the course, students will examine ethical theories on communication from a variety of approaches. Topics to be covered include political advertisements, blogging, advertising, journalism, free speech, public relations, and organizational communication. (4 credits)