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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description This module engages the question: What ought journalists to do? It has readings in classical ethical theory -- Plato and Aristotle -- Enlightenment thinkers such as Kant and J.S. Mill, and contemporary writers such as Jonathan Haight and Peter Singer. It has a component of democratic political theory and a substantial engagement with journalism as it is practiced today in all media form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. 1. Answer the questions, 'What ought I to do?' and 'On whose authority?' 2. 2. Apply classical ethical theory to contemporary professional communication practice 3. 3. Resolve contradictory moral obligations in the field of journalism and other mass communication professions 4. 4. Participate meaningfully and compellingly in group discussion of ethical quandries and connundrums 5. 5. Write thoughtfully and reasonably on matters of resolving moral dilemmas in the field of journalism and other areas of professional communication 6. Place journalistic moral obligation in the context of Western liberal democracies and consider alternative contexts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Introduction to moral reasoningThe role of the selfThe role of the divineThe Telos from Aristotle to MillMoral obligation from Plato to KantDavid Hume and the passionsDemocratic political theoryThe role of a free press in democratic political theoryImpediments and filters: CultureImpediments and filters: Technology. Journalism ethics in an instantaneous, global worldImpediments and filters: Economics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 11620, 0, A wide variety of news and other related sites, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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