Communication Ethics (P00546)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : DIV-P-P00546

This course is designed to enable students to: Study the ethical/theological implications of communication theory and practical in particular media; Explore theological approaches to ethical issues raised in specific communication media; Identify distinctive theological resources for audiences and producers of particular media; Analyse specific ethical and theological issues raised by a variety of types of communication media; Prepare a dissertation proposal and outline

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Theology and Ethics, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants should be able to:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of certain forms of communication in human society, with special reference to specific texts in the fields of communication ethics and Christian ethics;
Know how to "read"/evaluate/analyse communication ethics isuues theologically;
Demonstrate an understanding of the distinctive theological resources available to communication ethicists;
Demonstrate communication/presentational skills in a small group context.