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    Apr 20, 2024  
American University Catalog 2016-2017 
    
American University Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COMM-409 Journalism Ethics (3)


This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of the professional responsibilities journalists owe to society. It also provides practical training in ethical decision making. Discusses how best to meet professional obligations on a day-to-day basis and looks ahead to future ethical issues on the horizon. Meets with COMM-609 . Usually offered every term. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: Communication: Journalism (BA) , Communication: Communication Studies (BA) , or Foreign Language and Communication Media (BA) ; and minimum 2.5 GPA.