Media Law and Ethics

Course Code

MDCM 205

Academic Year

2016-2017

The rapid evolution of media and technology collides daily against traditional ethical and legal landscapes. As quickly as media is transforming, law and ethics tend to be more firmly entrenched and slow to change. This dilemma provides for no shortage of conflict. This course provides a contemporary and comprehensive introduction to the relationship between media or professional communicators and the laws of Canada. Armed with this knowledge, students are equipped to identify and evaluate legal issues and their consequences, while communicating ethically and responsibly.