COMM315 - Communication Ethics

Description:
This course examines the strategies involved in effective, ethical communication in professional contexts. Students examine principles of ethical organizational communication and the temporal/cultural/social forces behind those principles, as well as apply reasoning and critical thinking in individual and group assignments. Comparing values and perspectives from diverse cultures, students will respond to cases in an intercultural professional environment.

Outcomes:

• Identify ethical assumptions in various scenarios
• Compare and contrast ethical theories/perspectives
• Assess ethical communication strategies and applications
• Explain the connections between one’s culture and beliefs
• Demonstrate an improved understanding of ethical communication issues
• Apply ethical perspectives in various situations

Required Text(s):

• Byars, S., & Stanbury, K. (2018). Business ethics. OpenStax.
• Kvalnes, O. (2020). Digital dilemmas: Exploring social media ethics in organizations. Springer International Publishing.