Online Course Syllabus COM427 Communication Ethics

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1 Online Course Syllabus COM427 Ethics Important Notes: This document provides an overview of expectations for this online course and is subject to change prior to the term start. Changes may also occur during the term due to faculty or SPS Distance Learning course updates. Some links may only be active once the term starts. For this course you must check the Regis Bookstore: for the most current online course material information. Course Description Course Description Prerequisites Course Materials Class Policies Weekly Topics Course Outcomes Grading Criteria Credits s This course explores theoretical and practical issues in the explanations of ethical options and decisions in relational, organizational and mass communication contexts. Case studies, practical analysis, and current ethical dilemmas in communication are investigated from multiple theoretical perspectives. Course Prerequisite COM280 Theory Course Materials

2 Johannesen, R.L. (2002). Ethics in human communication (5th ed.). Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press, Inc. ISBN: Hult, Christine A., Huckin, Thomas N., The Brief New Century Handbook, (4th ed.), Allyn & Bacon/ Longman Electronic Reserves Refer to the course content for information regarding articles on Electronic Reserves. Class Policies: According to the Regis University Bulletin, plagiarism is "presenting as one's own, the ideas words, or products of another"(regis University Bulletin, , 47). A paper that uses the content of an original author but merely re-words or reorganizes that paper is a plagiarism of the work. Minor modifications, sentences, original ideas or opinions, and paraphrases that do not reference the work from which it was taken are plagiarism. Material taken from a source, though adequately referenced, may not be guilty of plagiarism but may be guilty of failing to demonstrate original thought, critical thinking, analysis, or synthesis with regard to the assignment s intentions. All suspected cases of plagiarism will be further investigated and appropriate actions will be taken. The following tips have been provided by the Department of Faculty & Curriculum: These are some guidelines to help you understand and avoid plagiarism: Read all the materials, put away the sources, then write (without looking at the sources) your interpretation of what you have read. After doing this, go back and add sources to support or refute information you have included. A good general rule is to use only one citation per page of the student's own writing, and to use only about 20% direct quotations in relationship to 80% paraphrases (a ten page paper ideally would include about 10 citations, 2 of which are direct quotations and 8 of which are paraphrases). Direct quotations should be used only if statistical information is included or if the author can say it better than the student can. Refer to your APA manual to determine the proper formatting for the citation/paraphrasing you choose to use. For special assistance for students with tutoring, counseling, or other student services please refer to the Student Guidebook. If you have a documented disability requiring academic adjustments for this class, please contact Disability Services ( ). They will review your documentation with you and help determine appropriate, reasonable accommodations. Following this meeting please make an appointment with your instructor, to discuss your accommodation request in light of the course requirements. You may self-disclose and request an academic

3 adjustment any time during the term. However, I strongly recommend that you do so as soon as possible because accommodations are not provided retroactively and adequate lead-time is required. Weekly Topics: Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: Week 5: Week 6: Week 7: Week 8: Introduction to Ethics Overview of Ethical Perspectives Interpersonal Ethics Organizational Ethics Mass Ethics Rhetoric and Ethics Intercultural Ethics Research and Ethics Course Outcomes Each week contains a list of outcomes for the week. By the end of the course you should be able to: Examine your own set of personal and professional ethics. Recognize the 11 different perspectives relating to ethical communication analysis. Discuss the complexities involved in determining whether a situation is ethical or not. Identify the ethical issues that arise in the interpersonal communication process. Describe the ethical decisions that occur within organizations. Articulate the ethical implications of mass communication. Define rhetoric and discuss what types of ethical issues occur within this area of study. Describe the ethical issues that arise within intercultural communication. Define the feminist perspective and describe the ethical issues it attempts to address. Describe the ethical issues concerning both Primary and Secondary research.

4 Grading Criteria Please refer to the extended assignments page for a detailed listing of all assignments due each week. The following is only a summary of the assignments and grading criteria. Written Work All written work will be evaluated for organization, content, grammar and mechanics, integration of course information and production quality. Please remember to cite resources when paraphrasing and using direct quotes. Any additional requirements will be posted under the written assignment. Participation Forum participation is a key part of this class. You are expected to post and respond to forums on a regular basis. Postings on the forum take the place of classroom discussion. The more you post, the more engaged you are in the class. The more you participate, the more you learn. Posting to the minimal requirements will earn you minimal participation points. Postings should be well thought out, minimally one paragraph, and opinions must be supported with theory and examples. The forum postings are read by your facilitator, but not always responded to, unless clarification is needed, or questions are posed. If you your facilitator questions or clarification, expect a response within 48 hours. The instructor will provide more detailed information about grading criteria related to online forums. Evaluation Criteria All assignments are due on time. Late assignments will result in a point amount of zero. Moral Relativism Paper: Due Week 1 Three Perspective Paper: Due Week 2 Lying and Personal Relationships Paper: Due Week 3 Code of Ethics Paper: Due Week 4 Personal Speech Analysis Using Wallace s Theory: Due Week 4 Three Perspective Organizational Analysis: Due Week 4 Ethical Leadership Trait Chart: Due Week 4 Hurricane Katrina News Coverage Paper: Due Week 5 Persuasive Speech Analysis Using Andersen s Theory: Due Week 6

5 Persuasive Speech Analysis Using Three Perspectives: Due Week 6 Cultural Practices: Due Week 7 Research Ethics Analysis: Due Week 8 Forum Participation: Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: Week 5: Week 6: Week 7: Week 8: Total Points: 100 Grading Criteria Grade Number of Points Quality Points Description A Outstanding Scholarship A B B Superior work B C C Satisfactory C D D Unsatisfactory D F Below Failure Credits Our appreciation goes to Ruth Hickerson for allowing Regis University to use the Add a Penny Game

6 in this course. Online Course s COM427 Week Topics Reading s Other One Introduction to Ethics week, week 1 Chapters 1 in the textbook Two Overview of Ethical Perspectives week, week 2 Three Interpersonal and Ethics week, week 3 Chapters 4, 7, and 8 in the textbook Electronic Reserves Four Organizational Ethics week, week 4 Chapters 2, 3, 6, 9, and 10 in the textbook Five Mass and Ethics week, week 5 Pages 88-89, , and in the textbook

7 Six Rhetoric and Ethics week, week 6 Chapter 6 in the textbook Seven Ethics and Intercultural week, week 7 Chapters 11 and 12 in the textbook Eight Ethics and Human Research week, week 8 Chapters 13 in the textbook Please contact techsupport@regis.edu if you need technical assistance or to report any problems Regis University. All Rights Reserved.