CMN 5115 Communication Ethics

3 units
Communication
Faculty of Arts
Emphasis on the significance of ethical principles and responsibilities of public communicators, as well as sanctions faced when communicators fail to uphold these principles. Critique of self-regulation of the media. Analysis of argumentation. Study of legal precedents with respect to defamation.

Components:

Seminar

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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4.64

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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Clear Expectations

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4.72

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strongly agree
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agree
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neither agree nor disagree
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Learned a Lot

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4.51

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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Recommend

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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Workload

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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lighter than average
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Fair Assessments

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strongly agree
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agree
29%
disagree
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strongly disagree
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question not applicable
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