Ethics in Communication (Comm Studies 48C:128g:02/CAP128) June Term (June 10-July 5), 2013, M,T.W.Th.F 9:50 a.m. – 12 noon University of Northern Iowa / Lang Hall 345 Instructor: Dr. Christopher Martin Office: 326 Lang Hall Office Hours: and by appt. Tel: (319) 273-6118 Mailbox: 326 Lang Hall E-mail: christopher.martin@uni.edu Blog: www.mediacrit.com

Ethics in Communication

(Comm Studies 48C:128g:02/CAP128)

June Term (June 10-July 5), 2013, M,T.W.Th.F 9:50 a.m. – 12 noon

University of Northern Iowa / Lang Hall 345

Instructor: Dr. Christopher Martin

Office: 326 Lang Hall Office Hours: and by appt.

Tel: (319) 273-6118 Mailbox: 326 Lang Hall

E-mail: christopher.martin@uni.edu Blog: www.mediacrit.com

UNI Catalog Description

Exploration of ethical dimensions and dilemmas in the field of communication.

Goal

We will be formulating decisions on ethical dilemmas in communications. With practice and a more informed philosophical approach (gained through research of a number of classical ethical perspectives), we should be making better decisions by the end of the course, and be able to take those skills directly into real-world communication situations.

Text

Mass Communication Ethics: Decision Making in Postmodern Culture, 2/e, Leslie, 2004 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 336 pp | ISBN-10: 0205561063 | ISBN-13: 9780205561063

Syllabus

Professional Codes of Ethics and Federal Guidelines

Journalism

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics

Associated Press Managing Editors (APME) Code of Ethics

Radio-Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Code of Ethics

Public Relations

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Professional Code of Standards

Advertising/Business

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) -- Frequently Asked Advertising Questions: A Guide for Small Business