Students gather knowledge on:- ethical theories, principles of media ethics and business ethics, basic CSR theoriesStudents are able to:- apply general ethical viewpoints to specific media ethical issues- reflect and discuss different ethical theories- connect economic and ethical thinking when analyzing the media industry- apply different views on CSR and stakeholder approaches to the management of media companies

- Lecture in class- Discussion on current ethical issues- Work groups in class- Presentation of ideas for seminar paper

- Ethical theories in philosophy- Introduction to media and business ethics- CSR and stakeholder management- Empirical results for management ethics

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Seminar paper based on lecture and group work in class.

Topics to be selected from lecture and work groups.

Logic and organization of paper, literature work, formal style.