SPE 4301 - Communication Ethics

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: SPE 3301

This course identifies key perspectives in communication ethics. Topics include civility, morality/integrity, duty, the self as an ethical agent, workplace ethics, and ethics online. Students will apply ethical principles to a variety of communication contexts including interpersonal, small group, team, organizations, and mediated situations. Using case studies, discussion, and analysis of Internet sites students can develop insight about ethical issues and apply ethical perspectives to a variety of communication situations.