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Media ethics & governance
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by University of Amsterdam
  • Offered by

About

Media Ethics and Governance About this course: This course explores some of the basic theories, models and concepts in the field of media ethics. We will introduce influential ethical theories and perspectives, explore changing societal demands and expectations of media creation and media use, and we will elaborate on existing ethical norms for media professionals. After following this course, you will be able to reflect on ethical dilemmas and develop a well-substantiated argumentation for ethical decision making in a variety of media-related contexts. Upon completion of this course, students should: • have knowledge of the history and development of perspectives on media ethics; • have knowledge of the dominant theoretical approaches and concepts; • be able to use this knowledge to develop a well-substantiated argumentation

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce yourself

1 Videos

  • Welcome to this course

2 Readings

  • Your lecturers
  • Some info on this course

Ethics and morals

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Ethics vs Morals

Consequentialism & Utilitarianism

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reflection on difference principle and utilitarianism

2 Videos

  • Consequentialism & Utilitarianism
  • Consequentialism & Utilitarianism part 2

Virtue Ethics

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Virtue Ethics

Deontology

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Are you a deontologist?

2 Videos

  • Deontology
  • Deontology and Communication Practice

Alternative Paradigms

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reflection on care / feminist ethics

1 Videos

  • Alternative Paradigms: Care Ethics and Feminine Ethics

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Homework module 1

Introduction to media governance

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Media Governance
  • A Basic Model of Media Governance

A historical perspective on media governance models

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Reflection on early modern media
  • Self-governance

1 Discussions

  • Media governance today

5 Videos

  • Media as Lapdogs of Kings, Councils and Corporations: Early-Modern Models of Governance
  • A Fourth Estate
  • The All-Powerful Media Paradigm. Examples and Their Fallout
  • Commission on the Freedom of the Press
  • Media Governance after World War II

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Homework module 2

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Ethics and Communication Professionals

Ethics dilemmas in different fields of Communication Science

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Marketing: ethical?

4 Videos

  • Entertainment Communication
  • Political Communication and Journalism
  • Corporate Communication
  • Persuasive Communication

Ethics in research

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What is your opinion on polls?

1 Videos

  • Research

Ethics in a digital world

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What do you think about informed consent?

2 Videos

  • Digital Challenges 1
  • Digital challenges 2

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Homework module 3

Final assessments

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final multiple choice exam

1 Peer Review

  • Analyse a recent ethical dilemma

1 Discussions

  • Reflections on the peer review assignment

1 Readings

  • The peer review assignment in context

End of this course

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Any remarks?

1 Videos

  • Thank you for watching!

2 Readings

  • Thank you!
  • Studying at the University of Amsterdam

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This professional-level course on Media Ethics and Governance is perfect for those in personal development. Led by Coursera, it delves into key theories, models, and concepts, helping learners navigate ethical dilemmas in media. Over 540 minutes, you'll explore societal expectations, historical perspectives, and ethical norms for media professionals. Available with a Starter subscription, this course equips you with the knowledge to make well-argued ethical decisions in various media contexts.

Rutger de Graaf
Instructors

Rutger de Graaf

Damian Trilling
Instructors

Damian Trilling

Lotte Salome
Instructors

Lotte Salome

Sandra Jacobs
Instructors

Sandra Jacobs

Annemarie van Oosten
Instructors

Annemarie van Oosten