COMM313W01 Media Law and Ethics https://bridgew.blackboard.com

Fall 2015Department of Communication Studies

Weekly Schedules Online Discussion due Thursday at 11:59pm. Online Feedback due Friday at 11:59pm. Critical Review due Saturday at 11:59pm. Always refer to the course syllabus for guidelines and instructions.

Course Description (3 credits)Perquisite: COMM229 Media Studies FoundationsThis course will introduce students to the study of philosophical, legal, and ethical issues in the media industry and organizations. Students will be exposed to the applications of these issues and the ability to analyze the important legal and ethical aspects involved with the mass media network and the industry. Philosophical theories that deal with morals and ethics will be explored. The interworking of law and ethical business and media practices of international nature will be discussed.

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Professor Jabbar Al-Obaidi, Ph.D.

Office Maxwell Library LIB215KPhone 1-508-531-2187Email jalobaidi@bridgew.eduNote Email is the preferred

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Required TextbooksGenelle Belmas and Wayne Overbeck. (2014). Major Principles of Media Law. CenGage Learning. Philip Patterson and Lee Wilkins.(2014). 8th ed. Media Ethics: issues& Cases. McGraw

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Course Goals and Learning ObjectivesCourse Learning Learning Objectives1. Explore the basic philosophy of ethics and law, including plagiarism, fabrication and ethics codes as related to media and communication.

a. Compare between the concepts of philosophy, ethics, and law as related to media and communication.

b. Assess their own understanding and experience in dealing with fabrication and plagiarism.

c. Collect a list of media issues in their towns and cities.

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Course Learning Learning Objectives2. Improve students’ writing skills to conduct investigative and analytical research with a theoretical perspective and a legal and ethical framework.

a. Distinguish between a thesis, methodology, hypothesis, research questions, a theory, a law, and ethics.

b. Design an investigative research project related to media issues.

c. Argue findings based on legal and ethical evidence.

d. Propose guidelines for ethics and legal framework to foresee solutions to how media cover local and global affairs.

3. Understand American legal and court systems and legal concepts applicable to freedom of expression, freedom of information, defamation, privacy, and contempt of court.

a. Argue how the First Amendment, freedom of speech, information impacted media and communication in the U.S.

b. Contrast issues of privacy, defamation, and contempt of court, contempt by opinion, torts and damages.

c. Analyze media issues pertaining to (b) above.

d. Assess laws and regulations applied to media and journalistic practices.

e. Develop your answers as based on actual cases to these questions: What is the right of publicity? Is invasion of privacy a serious legal problem for the U.S. and global media

4. Understand the role and policies of the Federal Communication Committee (FCC), International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and media organizations in the U.S. and the world.

a. Assess your own primary knowledge about the FCC and ITU.

b. Examine rules, policies and regulations of the FCC, ITU, regional, and global media organizations

5. Understand the significance of copyright, intellectual property in the U.S. and the world.

a. Assess their own knowledge and skills in thinking about copyright law and intellectual property as college students.

b. Illustrate how to comply with the Fair Use Doctrine.

c. Compare between U.S. and copyright law and intellectual property as they are in legal documents and practices.

d. Argue ways and means to enforce copyright law and intellectual

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Course Learning Learning Objectivesproperty over the Internet and social media.

6. Realize the complexity of ethical decision-making processes, and the context within which legal, professional, and critical decisions are executed.

a. Compare various ethical decision-makings and their impact on media news coverage, gender, and racial representations.

b. Propose hypotheses based on evidence to address how media networks maintain fairness and objectivity using specific media cases.

c. Defend the application of social responsibility theory and its informational and social advantages.

Assessments and Grading PolicyAssessments and Grading Policy

Self-Assessment (9/5) Write self-assessment of two pages stating what you know about media laws, regulations, ethics and practices. Outline issues you agree or disagree with what you have been watching, listening to, and reading. Briefly share your views regarding ethics, news coverage, media ownership, advertising, programs, films, music, radio talks program, and social media. At the end of the page give yourself a score in a scale of 1-5 (Five being the highest).This should be an honest and accurate self-assessment that speaks to your own understanding of media. You will obtain the full percentage of the final grade (3%) whether you give yourself a law or a high score. Due Saturday, 9/5 at 11:59pm. 3 points.

Bi-Weekly Critical Review You will write Four Critical Reviews of three pages each. Reviews are designed to discuss assigned chapters. Your paper should be identified and organized as follows: Top Left Corner: Your Last Name, First Name, date of submission as scheduled. Title at the top center. Example: Critical Review: The First Amendment and the American Legal System: Chapters 1 and 2 by Belmas and Overbeck, insert page numbers, recognize and acknowledge all your sources/references by utilizing the Modern Language Association (MLA) style. You should include an in-text citation (example Patterson & Wilkins, 108) and works cited at the end of the paper. Use Arial 12 font size and double-spaced. A critical review is an opportunity to examine and discuss key concepts covered by the chapter(s). You should critically summarize the key concepts to exhibit your knowledge and understanding of the subject-mater. At the last paragraph, you are asked to tie your discussion to the learning outcomes. 4 papers X 5 pints=20 points.

Online Participation This activity is an essential part of your educational experience and learning outcomes in this web course.

Grading criteria for the discussion forum and feedback include describing of the course materials (refer to them); reading assigned chapters and articles; listening to presentations; screening assigned films, and visiting posted online sources and acknowledging your sources by utilizing MLA style.

Quality and substantive contribution measured by the formation of thoughtful discussion, specific answers to posted questions, and performing an in-depth and

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Assessments and Grading Policycomparative analysis for assigned cases. The feedback should reflect relevant points and constructive comments. You are asked to contribute to the process of building a friendly, interactive, and respectful online community.

Online participation includes Discussion Forum (Weekly 600-word) must be completed by Thursday at 11:59pm. As

stated above, you will respond to a statement, a case, or a set of questions. Your response should be formal and specific to address the topic at hand with a substantial and thoughtful content. Use MLA style to acknowledge your sources and citations. 20 points.

Feedback (Weekly 300-word) must be completed by Friday at 11:59pm. Substantively, responding to at least one post of your colleagues. Your comments must be formal, substantial, articulated, and thoughtful. Be respectful, civil, and courteous. 14 point.

Midterm Paper of Five PAGES will be submitted on Saturday, October 17th at 11:59pm. You will select a topic from materials covered over the period of September 2nd through September and write a five pages paper. In addition to the textbooks, sources must include three scholarly articles and other reputable references. Please be sure to use Arial 12 font size and double- spaced. It is critically important and required to acknowledge and document all sources and citations using MLA Style for this paper and all papers. YES IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT CITE! Organization: Title of your paper must appear at the top center of page 1 followed by the Introduction, Purpose, Theoretical Perspective, Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Remember to insert page numbers. Your Last Name, First Name Midterm Paper, Date: Saturday, 10/24/2015 must appear at the upper left corner of the first page. A cover page is not required. Write original paper and don’t submit a paper that had been completed for other classes during this semester or previous ones. 12 points.

Case Studies are useful tools for ethics and law learning and teaching practices. Please read each case and examine the Micro, Midrange, and Macro issues for each case and questions. All cases are available in your textbooks. You should relate some of the issues to your own experience with media and media exposure. However, avoid generalizations, or “I think”, (I like), (I agree) or “I feel” but offer an in-depth and thoughtful inputs instead. All case studies are available at the External Links, Blackboard. 11 points.http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007288259x/student_view0/case_studies.html. You must document and acknowledge your sources using MLA style.

Final Paper of TEN PAGES Due Monday, 12/14/ 2015 at 11:59pm. This paper should discuss student’s media and the First Amendment. Chapter 14, Student Press Law, provides excellent guidelines and outlined various issues for you to discuss practices, policies, and cases related to your press and media as a student. Please be sure to use Arial 12 font Size and double- spaced. In addition, to the textbooks, sources must include five scholarly articles and other reputable references. It is critically important and required to acknowledge and document all sources and citations using MLA Style for this paper and all papers. YES IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT CITE! Organization: Title of your paper must appear at the top center of page 1 followed by the Introduction, Purpose, Theoretical Perspective, Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Remember to insert page numbers. Your Last Name, First Name Final Paper, and Date: Monday, 12/14, 2015 must appear at the upper left corner of the first page. A cover page is not

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Assessments and Grading Policyrequired. Write an original paper and don’t submit a paper that had been completed for other classes during this semester or previous ones. 20 points.

Percentage &Distribution of Grades and Assessments RubricSelf-assessment 3 points=3%Discussion Forum 20 points=20%Online Feedback 14 points=14%Critical Reviews/Papers (4 Reviews X 5pts) 20 points-20%Case Studies 11 points=11%Midterm Paper 12 points=12%Final Paper 20 points-20%Total 100 =100%

Distribution A = 93-100%, A- = 90 - 92.9% B+ = 87 – 89.9%, B = 83 - 86.9%, B- = 80 – 82.9%, C+ = 77 – 79.9%, C = 73 – 76.9%, C- = 70 – 72.9%, D+ = 67 – 69.9%, D = 63 – 66.9%, D- = 60 – 62.9% F = 0 – 59.9% A = Excellent: course work is B = Good: course requirements are met at a level measurably above the average. C = Adequate: course work is completed at an adequate level. D = Poor: coursework is completed at a level measurably below adequate or many

assignments are not completed. F = Failure: much of the course work is not completed, assignments are completed

inadequately, or both. Excellent=A=5 points Good: B-=4 Average: C=3 Below Average=D=2 Poor=F=1Excellent 5 Good 4 Average 3 Below Average 2 Poor 1Applies syllabus instructions and beyond.Focused and connected points.Referred to reading materials.Understands concepts.Synthesize themes and ideas.Shows abilities in connecting ideas related to the themes

Follows syllabus instructionsUnderstands concepts.Sufficiently focused.Referred to reading materials.Shows greater abilities to synthesize themes and ideas.Shows some abilities in investigative and critical

Follows some syllabus instructionsSomehow Understands conceptsShows some abilities to synthesize themes and ideas.Shows minimum abilities in investigative and critical skills.Needs to clarify content.

Doesn’t appear to follows syllabus instructionsDoesn’t appear to fully understand conceptsShows limited abilities to synthesize themes and ideas.Does not appear to know how to apply investigative and critical skills.An adequate use

Fails to meet assignment requirement and expectations

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Excellent 5 Good 4 Average 3 Below Average 2 Poor 1and conceptsApplies investigative and critical skills.Illustrative and capable linguistically.Well-organized.Acknowledges sources.

skills.Somehow illustrative and capable linguistically.Somehow Organized.Acknowledge sources.

Less illustrative in using language.Somehow organized.Needs to pay more attention to citations.

of illustration and content.Organization needs improvement.Needs training in how to cite sources and references.

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May I have your Attention, Please? Citations and References You are required to use MLA Style: Sample Bibliographic

Entries (7th edition or the latest edition) see this link: http://microsites.bridgew.edu/library/styleman

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If you have any questions please contact any of our excellent LIBRRIANS at Maxwell Library libraryweb@bridgew.edu They will be delighted to help you.

Note: Turninit anti plagiarism technology is utilized in this course.Late assignments won’t be accepted. However, the only legitimate excuse for a late assignment is an illness, accident or family emergency. If this happens to you, I will need documentation or verification through the Assistant Dean’s or the Registrar’s office.

Incomplete grade is not supported for this course. Your official BSU email “username@student.bridgew.edu” address is the only

recognized email address for this course and our communication. Using other email addresses like yahoo, gmail, comcast, and aol will be ignored. Download and print class syllabus for your daily use. You must login to the course site as frequently as possible. In spring semester 2015, one of my students informed that she has developed a good practice and login to her course at least three times a day. I appreciated her sharing with me this good practice. It’s your full responsibility to comply with the course policies and to complete all class assignments as scheduled.

As a member of this online community, you are encouraged to work and interact effectively your colleagues and the instructor. An effective interaction means you make an intellectual effort to contribute to the content of the course, and create a sense of the benefits of online coursework as an essential part of your educational experience. This kind of interaction will satisfy our educational need, enforce our social presence, and cognitive presence as well.

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serious and substantial. Plan ahead, and don’t overload your schedule with unnecessary work or engagements. However, there will be a number of opportunities for you to show your knowledge, critical thinking, and skill in this online class.

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Contract Please remember, the course syllabus is a contract between students and instructors. I

also would like to ask you let me know if you have a problem or issue related to this course. I will be willing to help you, but I won’t bend or violate the course policies. A

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statement like :I spoke with many students and they told me so and so” won’t cut it for you. Please let me know the issue and you and I will find a way to overcome it with compromising the level quality of educational learning.

Inclusive ExcellenceYou and I share a common goal that is to attain success with inclusive excellence in this curse.

Statement of AcknowledgmentYou must read the following statement, sign, copy and post it to the Discussion Board:I— Last Name, First Name----------------have carefully read COMM 313-W01 syllabus and acknowledged the course policies and assignments. It is my full responsibility to meet the deadlines and to complete all assignments for COMM313-W01, fall 2015 as scheduled in order to obtain three credits for the course.Signed------------------Last Name and First Name----------------Date: 9/5/2015.

How to Discuss Assigned CasesUpon reading the assigned chapters, related articles, or listening to a radio program or watching a video clip, you are asked to provide and answer to the micro issues(MI), midrange issues(MRI), and macro issues(MA) related to the story converge and its consequences. The format of this activity is based on writing three pages paper, 1.5-spaced, and 12 font-size. You are required to use MLA Style to acknowledge your sources. Post your paper to the Assignment LINK..Score: 10-point. I also ask you to do the following before writing your three pages: a)Take notes from all sources provided, b) draw a comparison between various sources, c) examine the below screenshot of “News Ethics Values”, d)start writing your report in Microsoft Word or any compatible medium, e)save your created document somewhere on your computer/device or/and an external flash drive, andf)post to Blackboard. Finally I ask you to be specific (avoid generalization), use your best judgment as based on the material provided, apply discussed philosophies and your own personal philosophy as pertaining to ethics and responsibility. I also encourage you to see the general application of grade distributions and rubric provide at the end of this document. I look forward to reading your substantial and informative replies to the questions to address the assigned case. This learning activity will be followed by a discussion forum in the following week

Below are the basic questions:First: Micro Issues (MI)Q.1. From reading the case and news story, what principles regarding “knowing” and “telling” the truth emerge? Be specific and articulate. Q.2. Was the retraction or changes/shifting made by the source, was/were ethically justifiable? Why or why not?NOTE: Providing answers to (MI) should address the first learning objective: Recognizing and describing the segment.

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Second: Midrange Issues (MRI)Q.1. As part of their job reporters and journalists sometimes will have to cover international stories and people with different languages and cultures, what are the risks to accurately reporting when a journalist doesn’t understand the words that are being spoken?Q.2. Should journalists trust anyone to translate the spoken work for them? Q.3. Evaluate and explain the differences between press, radio, social media, and television coverage as based on the ethical news values covered in Chs. 2 and 10.NOTE: Providing answers to (MI) should cover the third learning objective: applying critical thinking and theoretical frame work as relate to ethics.

Third. Macro Issues (MAI)Q.1. How should journalists treat sources that may lie to them?Q.2. How to forecast a fabricated news story?Q.3. Was the retraction, or refutation, or correction offered by the source or journalists or the people involved in the case, morally correct and ethical?NOTE: Providing answers to (MAI) should underline the third learning objective: Explaining the context within which hard and controversial ethical decisions are made.

Through a thoughtful discussion supported by substantial answers to the previous questions and provide appropriate scores with reasons students demonstrate abilities for explaining and tracking the consequences of choosing one recommended action over another. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the ethical news values. These values are an integrate part of telling a story and news reporting. It’s about truth and factual matters. Ethical news values include; accuracy, confirmation, transparency, tenacity, dignity, reciprocity, sufficiency, equity, community, and diversity. Although this course relies heavily on text and analytical narrative, however, few instructional technologies are readily available and deem appropriate to be incorporated. For example, the issue of editing decision-making process and “Standards and Practices” is appropriately discussed in one of the npr 89.7 WGEBH RADIO programs, which will give students a chance to read the story and listen to the an excellent questions and answers related to “Standards and Practices”. http://www.npr.org/sections/media/

ExampleAnother example is concerning the latest development of the detention of the American Journalist Jason Rezaian and how the Speaker Of Iran's Parliament Suggests the idea of “Prisoner Swap”. My students can easily listen to the story on any of their hand-devices by simply clicking on the LINK http://www.npr.org/sections/media/

The screenshots should help guiding them to the appropriate link.

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In the above stated example Students will be exposed to real local and international news story and judge for them how media organizations choose to include or exclude some audio or visual elements of a particular story. Or how the news stories shape our world as illustrated by TED Talkshttp://www.ted.com/talks/alisa_miller_shares_the_news_about_the_news

Or Does the media have a "duty of care"? It has to be possible to balance freedom of expression with wider moral, ethics, and social responsibility http://www.ted.com/talks/david_puttnam_what_happens_when_the_media_s_priority_is_profit

Ethical News Values

Be focused and able to connect the points. Referred to reading materials. Understands the theoretical concepts. Synthesize themes and ideas. Shows abilities in connecting ideas related to the themes and concepts.

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Applies investigative and critical skills. Illustrative and capable of persuasive presentation. Well-organized. Acknowledges sources.

Ethical News Values

Important Links Federal Communication Commission FCC Student Press laws Link The First Amendment Link Media Ethics at Work Click Broadcast Education Association BEA Supreme Court of the United States LINK The International Telecommunication Union ITU

Course SchedulesDates and Topics

Objectives/Outcomes

Reading Materials

Scheduled Task Assessments

WK 19/2-12Topic:Introduction to Ethics

Course Orientation.Build a foundation for philosophy and concepts of ethics, moral, and law.EthicsMoralLawMaking ethical decisions

Ch. 1. An Introduction to Ethical Decision Making and Ch. 2. Information Ethics, Patterson& Wilkins

View Introduction Video, Blackboard Audio and Visual Link.Online Discussion Introduce yourself to us/your online community. Due Saturday, 9/5 at 11:59pm.Self-Assessment Two pages, Due Saturday, 9/12 at 11:59pm.Feedback Reply to at least one other colleague’s post. Due Friday at 11:59pm.

Writing two pages Self-Assessment.Online discussion.Online feedback.

WK 29/14-19Topic:Freedom,

Enforce building a foundation for philosophy and

Chs. 2 &4 The Legacy of Freedom and Modern Prior

Online DiscussionDiscuss Cases 1-A & 2-B, pp. 18-20 & pp. 39-41 ,Patterson &Wilkins. Due Thursday at

Online discussion.Writing three pages critical

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Dates and Topics

Objectives/Outcomes

Reading Materials

Scheduled Task Assessments

Responsibility, and Constraints

concepts of ethics, moral, and law.Comparison:Ethics and Morals.Aristotle’s Golden MeanKant’s Categorical ImperativePluralistic Theory of Value

Restraints, Belmas &Overbeckand Ch. 2, Information Ethics, Patterson &Wilkins

11:59pm. Critical Review One Write three pages to discuss the key points covered in Ch. 2-3, Belmas &Overbeck and Ch. 2, Patterson &Wilkins. Due Saturday at 11:59pm.Apply Ethical News Values on the syllabus pp. 13-15.

review.

WK 39/21-26Topic:The American Legal System and the structure of the U.S. Court System

Acquire knowledge of American legal system and the structure of the U.S. courts system.U.S. Supreme Court *U.S. *Circuit Courts of Appeal *U.S. District Courts*State Supreme Court *State Courts of Appeals *State Trial Courts*Related Media Cases

Ch. 1 The American Legal System &Ch. 3, Modern Prior Restraint, Belmas&Overbeck

Online Discussion Discuss the Types of Law, pp. 13-20, Belmas&Overbeck. Due Thursdays at 11:59pm.Feedback Reply to at least one other colleague’s post. Due Friday at 11:59pm.

Online discussionOnline feedback

WK 49/28-30 &10/1-3Topic: FCC, ITU, and Media Policies

Educate students on the role of the FCC and ITU and policies of media organizations in US and the world.FCC role and rules. ITU role and rules. U.S. and global media

Review information available on the FCC site https://www.fcc.gov, and the ITU site http://wn.com/international_telecommunication_union.*Do your own Internet research and

Online Discussion Visit and study FCC site https://www.fcc.gov, and the ITU site http://wn.com/international_telecommunication_unionCreate a PowerPoint presentation. No more than 12 slides with voiceover. Focusing on the history, role and rules of FCC and ITU.Feedback Reply to at least one other colleague’s post. Due Friday at 11:59pm.Critical Review Two Based on

Quiz at testmoz.com/551433

Passcode:media15

Online discussion.Online feedback.PowerPoint presentation with voiceover.

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Dates and Topics

Objectives/Outcomes

Reading Materials

Scheduled Task Assessments

organizations and policies. Internet research

document your sources of information.

the readings and PowerPoint presentations, write three pages to discuss the history and role and rules of the FCC and ITU.

Writing three pages critical review.

WK 510/5-10 Topic: The Ethics of Photo and Video Journalism

Comprehend and realize the complexity of ethical decision-making. Process of ethical decision. Professional and critical decisions. Legal issues *Freedom of information

Ch. 8, The Ethics of Photo and Video Journalism, Patterson&Wilkins and Ch. 9. Freedom of Information, Belmas&Overbeck

Online Discussion Discuss Cases 8-E, 8-F and 8-G, pp. 207-321. Due Thursday at 11:59pm.Case: The American Journalist Jason Rezaian and howthe Speaker Of Iran's Parliament Suggests the idea of “Prisoner Swap”. My students can easily listen to the story on any of their hand-devices by simply clicking on the LINK http://www.npr.org/sections/media/

Online discussion

WK 610/12-17Topic: Midterm paper

Improve students’ writing skills to conduct investigative and analytical researchLiterature review.Writing skills.Analytical skills.

Review materials covered from 9/2 through 10/10

Midterm Paper of Five Pages Due Saturday, 10/17 at 11:59pm.Online Discussion Discuss Libel and Procedural Rights, pp. 163-177, Belmas&Overbeck. Due Thursday at 11:59pm.Feedback Watch Ted Talk,Facebook Privacy & Identity - Exploring your digital self: Mario Rodriguez at TEDxStetsonUAnd reply to at least one other colleague’s post. Due Friday at 11:59pm.

Midterm paper.Online feedback.

WK 710/19-24Topic: New Media:Cases and Ethical Decision

Have a greater comfort and confidence in discussing ethics and legal issues and cases in media business. Enhancing critical and

Ch. 9, New Media: Continuing Questions and New Roles, Patterson &Wilkins.

Online Discussion Choose and discuss three Cases in Ch. 9, pp. 238-253. In your critical discussion provide answers to some of the questions mentioned under Micro, Midrange, and Macro Issues.Due Thursday at 11:59pm.Feedback Reply to at least one other colleague’s post. Due

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analytical skills Friday at 11:59pm.WK 810/26-31Topic: New Media:Cases and Ethical Decision

Repeat: WK7Why protect sources?Confidential vs. Non-Confidential Information.Federal Shield Law.

Ch. 8, NewsGatherers’ Privilege, Belmas&Overbeck

Online Discussion Provide answers to the following questions with examples: What is a shield law? Does my state have a shield law? What does it cover? What does it not cover? What’s reporter’s privilege? Without a shield law, does reporter’s privilege exist?Due Thursday at 11:59pm.Feedback Reply to at least one other colleague’s post. Due Friday at 11:59pm.

Online discussion.Online feedback.

WK 911/2-7Topic: copyright, Intellectual Property and US and International law

Understand the significance of Copyright, Intellectual (IP) Property, and their global applications.Copyright lawIntellectual property and agreementsApplications in the US and the world

Ch. 6. Copyright, and Trademarks, Belmas &Overbeck, and Ch. 11 Becoming a Moral Adult, Patterson &Wilkins.External Links: Visit and study World Intellectual Property Organizations http://www.wipo.int/portal/en (WIPO), and the United States Copyright Law http://www.copyright.gov/title17/

Online Discussion Visit and study World Intellectual Property Organizations http://www.wipo.int/portal/en (WIPO), and the United States Copyright Law http://www.copyright.gov/title17/ sites, create and post a PowerPoint presentation with voiceover. No more than 9 slides. Focusing on the key points concerning copyright and IP.Feedback Reply to at least one other colleague’s post. Due Friday at 11:59pm.Critical Review Three Write three pages to discuss the key points covered in Ch. 6, Belmas& Overbeck. Due Saturday at 11:59pm.

Online discussion.PowerPoint presentation with voiceover.Writing three pages critical review.

WK 1011/9-14Topic: Media ownership

Understand the application of journalists’ professional

Ch. 12 Media Ownership Systems, Belmas&

Online Discussion Discuss Cases 4-A, 4-B & 4-C. Patterson &Wilkinspp. 91-97. Due Thursday at

Online discussion.Online feedback.

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Systems and Competing Allegiances

codes of ethics.Sissela Bok’s Box.Loyalties arising from shared humanity, professional practice, employment, and media’s role in public life.Journalists’ codes of ethics.

Overbeck and Ch.4, Loyalty: Choosing Between Competing Allegiances, Patterson& Wilkins

11:59pm.Feedback Reply to at least one other colleague’s post. Due Friday at 11:59pm.

WK 1111/16-21Topic:Strategic Communication

Evaluate and synthesis:How new technologies raise the old ethical questions.Why the relationship between the media and public relations is both symbiotic and strained.Persuasion and responsibility

Ch. 3. Strategic Communication: Does Client Mean Consumer Adversary? Patterson &Wilkins

Online Discussion Discuss Case 3-A& Case 3-B. Patterson &Wilkinspp. 65-68. No less than 600-word. Your contribution must be substantial and thoughtful. Review instructions, p. Due Thursday at 11:59pm.Critical Review Four Write three pages to discuss the key points covered in Ch. 3, Patterson& Wilkins. Due Saturday at 11:59pm.

Onlinediscussion.Writing three pages critical review.

WK 1211/23-28Topic:Advertising and the Law

Understanding major issues in media.The First Amendment and AdvertisingCorporate Freedom of SpeechFederal and State Advertising RegulationsSelf-RegulationAdvertising on the Internet

Ch. 13, Advertising and the Law, Belmas &Overbeck

Online Discussion Discuss the relationship between media programs, advertising and sponsorship. Due Thursday at 11:59pm.Feedback Reply to at least one other colleague’s post. Due Friday at 11:59pm.

Online discussion.Online feedback

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WK 1311/30&12/1-5Topic: Review and preparation for Final Paper

Evaluate and compare selected cases

Review chapter 2 “Information Ethics: A Profession Seeks the Truth”, from the textbook (Patterson and Wilkins, 2014, pp.21-42). Upon the completion of reviewing the chapter, review the Case 2-C (pp. 41-43): NPR, the New York Times and Working Conditions in China.

Online Discussion Two sections: 1. Share 10 most critical individual learning points, 2. Outline aspects that you want to keep or change in the online course. Be honest and thoughtful. Due Thursday at 11:59pm.Feedback Reply to at least one other colleague’s post. Due Friday at 11:59pm.

Online discussion.Online feedback.

WK 1412/7-12Goal: Complete final research paper

Apply critical writing and analytical skills. Final research paper

Review, Ch. 14 Student Press Law Systems, Belmas &Overbeck and Ch. 5.Privacy: Looking for Solitude in the Global Village, Patterson &Wilkins.See final paper instructions

Final Paper due Monday, 12/12 at 11:59pm.

Final Research paper

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