CERJM007: Media Ethics
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Course Name |
Media Ethics |
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Course Code |
CERJM007 |
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Year |
2020-21 |
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Course Designer |
Ms. Brajila M. V |
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Couse Duration |
30 Hrs |
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Course Schedule |
November to February |
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Maximum Students Intake |
60 |
1. COURSE LEVEL
Foundational, skill-oriented certificate programme.
2. PREREQUISITE
None.
3. COURSE INTAKE & ADMISSION
Maximum 60 students will be given admission to the course based on First-Come-First-Serve basis. All the students of the MAMO College are eligible for free enrolment for the course. The enrolment notification will be issued for the course well in advance of the commencement of the course.
4. COURSE COORDINATOR
Ms. Brajila M. V, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
5. COURSE PREAMBLE
The course ‘Media Ethics’ is to provide the students a solid grounding in the Constitutional principles of free speech and free press; the limits of the government’s authority to prevent or punish the reporting of information; and the rights of reporters to access and confidentiality in newsgathering. The course will also explain the law of defamation, copyright, freedom of information, privacy, fake news and other legal concerns important to journalists.
6. DURATION
Total Duration: 30 Hrs. [Contact Hrs. 8 Hrs, Lab Hours: 8 Hrs, Course Woks: 7 and Assessment Works: 7]
7. CURRICULUM FOCUS
Enhance the employability of the learners through curriculum enrichment for additional skill development.
8. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Learners are exposed to
(a) Examine more abstract ethical topics related to mass media,.
(b) Apply broad theories of moral reasoning.
9. SKILL EXPECTED
On the successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
(a) Examine selected contemporary ethical topics related to mass media,
(b) Provide an opportunity for students to develop their critical thinking about the topics.
10. COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon the successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
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CO No |
Course Outcome(CO) |
Skill/Knowledge Attainment Level Based on Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy |
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CO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications |
Understand |
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CO2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of gender, race ethnicity, sexual orientation and, as appropriate, other forms of diversity in domestic society in relation to mass communications |
Understand |
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CO3 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of peoples and cultures and the significance and impact of mass communications in a global society |
Analyze |
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CO4 |
Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity |
Create |