Universität Wien

010060 UE Communication and Media Ethics (2023W)

4.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Katholische Theologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 04.12. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 11.12. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 08.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 15.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course is part of the EC Communications and Media Ethics. A prerequisite for participation is the successful completion of the course "Communications and Media Ethics" (Prof. Dr. Alexander Filipovic).

The course Media Ethics aims to independently and practically apply the knowledge acquired in the lecture "Communications and Media Ethics" using examples. It involves engaging with (ethical) discourses in practice, focusing on developing content and expanding skills in shaping discourses and handling media.

The objective of the course is to convey and acquire skills in reflection and evaluation within the realm of media ethics. It aims to empower students to recognize media ethical issues and challenges, analyze them using ethical principles, reflect upon them, and develop possible approaches or solutions. Ultimately, the course seeks to encourage critical evaluation and questioning of one's behavior in dealing with (social) media.

The UE consists predominantly of group work: each group selects an overarching theme and elaborates on it through two (mini) projects.

If the overall group size is smaller this semester, we will collaboratively develop a research project on a chosen overarching theme.

Assessment and permitted materials

- Active participation during the exercise sessions (10 points)
An important component of this course involves engaging in discourse regarding media ethical issues through various discussion formats. As a result, attendance at sessions (especially since they are in block format) and active participation are crucial.

- Group Work: Ethical Case Discussion (25 points) and Expert Interviews (15 points)
These related components will be completed in the form of group work.

- Reflective Journal (10 points)

- Essay (40 points)

By registering for the course, you agree to a possible plagiarism check of your written partial performances in Moodle using the software Turnitin!

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participation in at least 3 out of 4 block sessions is a requirement for a positive evaluation. If this is not feasible, you can contact me, and we will try to work out a solution.

For a successful completion of the course, the components of group work (ethical case discussion, expert interviews) must be completed satisfactorily to ensure effective group collaboration.

Grade Key:
100-92= 1 (very good)
91-81= 2 (good)
80-67= 3 (satisfactory)
66-50=4 (sufficient)
below 50= 5 (not sufficient)

Examination topics

The examination is immanent to the course. Assessment takes place as indicated above. No further examination is required.

Reading list

The literature will be announced in the first session and on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

EC Kommunikations- und Medienethik Wahl-LV

Last modified: Su 26.11.2023 15:26