Communication

Communication Ethics(COM431)

Course Code Course Name Semester Theory Practice Lab Credit ECTS
COM431 Communication Ethics 7 2 0 0 2 3
Prerequisites
Admission Requirements
Language of Instruction French
Course Type Compulsory
Course Level Bachelor Degree
Course Instructor(s) İdil ENGİNDENİZ iengindeniz@gsu.edu.tr (Email)
Assistant
Objective At the end of this course, the student will have knowledge of theoretical approaches in ethics, will be able to make ethical decisions and will be able to assess conflicts in different areas of communication.
Content Basic theories of ethics
Discussion of theories through various questions and examples
Ethical decision models and checklists
Knowledge and discussion of conflicting issues in various areas of communication
Knowledge of the ethics of the discussion
Course Learning Outcomes As part of this course, the student will be able to understand the main theories of ethics, what they correspond to in everyday life; know how to evaluate the decision ethically while making decisions in professional and private life; acquire the ability to reflect and discuss conflicting issues related to the field.
Teaching and Learning Methods Presentations and explanations of the course content by the teacher, use of written materials, presentations of articles by students and discussions of various case studies.
References Ethique, morale et déontologie - Alexandre Jaunait

Media and Professionalism - Tom Bovins (p. 74-114)

Screenwriting with a Conscience - Marilyn Beker (p. 109-120)

Ethique de la communication - Gilles le Cardinal

"Be a Bully to Beat a Bully": Twitter Ethics, Online Identity, and the Culture of Quick Revenge – Scott R. Stroud

Questions et théories en éthique des relations publiques – James E. Grunig

Journalism Ethics Revisited: A Comparison of Ethics Codes in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Muslim Asia – Kai Hafez

Documentary-for-the-Other: Relationships, Ethics and (Observational) Documentary – Kate Nash

La publicité éthique est-elle le futur de la publicité ? https://visionarymarketing.com/blog/2018/09/publicite-ethique/

De l’expérience éthique à une éthique de la discussion – Paul Ladrière

Ethique de la discussion chez Habermas (L’éthique habermassien de la discussion, p. 35-59)
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Theory Topics
Week Weekly Contents
1 Introduction to fundamental concepts
2 Kantian ethical approach
3 Utilitarianism
4 Communication ethics
5 Discourse ethics
6 National holiday
7 Exam
8 Discourse ethics
9 Discourse ethics
10 Discourse ethics
11 Public sphere
12 Public sphere
13 Public sphere
14 Public sphere
Practice Topics
Week Weekly Contents
Contribution to Overall Grade
  Number Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade 2 50
Contribution of final exam to overall grade 1 50
Toplam 3 100
In-Term Studies
  Number Contribution
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 1 30
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 30
Project 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Other Applications 1 30
Quiz 0 0
Term Paper/ Project 0 0
Portfolio Study 0 0
Reports 0 0
Learning Diary 0 0
Thesis/ Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Other 1 40
Toplam 4 130
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 14 2 28
Working Hours out of Class 14 1 14
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 10 10
Final Examinations (including preparation) 1 15 15
Total Workload 67
Total Workload / 25 2,68
Credits ECTS 3
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