Media Ethics & Governance
Master media ethics theories, models, and concepts for ethical decision-making in modern media contexts.
Master media ethics theories, models, and concepts for ethical decision-making in modern media contexts.
The Media Ethics and Governance course offers a comprehensive exploration of fundamental theories and concepts in media ethics. Taught by experts from the University of Amsterdam, this intermediate-level course equips students with critical thinking skills for ethical decision-making in various media contexts. The curriculum covers influential ethical theories, changing societal expectations of media creation and use, and professional ethical norms. Through practical applications and case studies, learners develop the ability to analyze ethical dilemmas and construct well-reasoned arguments for ethical decisions in media-related scenarios. The course combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications, making it valuable for media professionals, students, and anyone interested in media ethics.
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What you'll learn
Understand the history and development of perspectives on media ethics
Master dominant theoretical approaches and ethical concepts
Apply ethical theories to analyze media-related dilemmas
Develop well-substantiated argumentation for ethical decision making
Evaluate media governance systems and their impact
Navigate ethical challenges in digital communication
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This course includes:
100 Minutes PreRecorded video
8 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores fundamental theories and practical applications in media ethics and governance. Students learn about key ethical frameworks, from consequentialism to virtue ethics, and their application in modern media contexts. The curriculum covers media governance systems, professional ethics across various communication fields, and contemporary digital challenges. Through practical case studies and guided ethical decision-making frameworks, learners develop skills to analyze and resolve ethical dilemmas in media-related contexts.
Theoretical building blocks of Communication Ethics
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Media Governance
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Communication Ethics in Practice
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
End of the course
Module 4 · 31 Minutes to complete
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Instructors
Communication Science Scholar Investigating Youth Media Influence and Development
Annemarie van Oosten is an Assistant Professor in Communication Science at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in the impact of social media and digital technology on young people's sexual and gender development. With a background in child and youth psychology, she earned her PhD in 2015, focusing on the effects of sexual media content on adolescents. Currently, her research examines resilience to biased sexual messages and the critical processing of such content among youth. In addition to her research, she teaches various courses within the College and Graduate School of Communication, including "Introduction to Communication Science" and "Developing Media Entertainment." Annemarie is actively involved in supervising theses and contributing to projects that explore the intersection of media, youth, and societal issues.
Communication Science Scholar Specializing in Media History and Research Methodologies
Rutger de Graaf is a distinguished academic holding dual Master's degrees in Classical History and Communication Science from the University of Amsterdam. His career began in market research before pursuing doctoral research on nineteenth-century newspaper evolution at Utrecht University, culminating in his 2010 thesis "Journalistiek in beweging." Currently serving as a lecturer in the Department of Communication Science at UvA, he teaches courses in Communication Science, Ethics, and Theory. His research interests encompass communication theory, media history, and research methodologies, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches including in-depth interviewing, audience surveys, and frame analysis to understand the complexities of communication.
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