Ethical Communication
Issued by
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Holders of this badge understand that communication is complex and heavily influenced by gender, culture, organizational context, lived experience, and individual values. To ensure ethical communication practices, they are able to take into account all of the complexities and construct messages that meet ethical guidelines for their industry, occupation, or area of study. They are also able to analyze existing communication from a variety of sources to determine if it meets ethical standards.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Awardees of this badge have demonstrated their ability to analyze and create messages using an applicable ethical framework based on the professional standards of their respective fields, industry, or occupation.
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Holders of this badge have critically analyzed & constructed a variety of messages that demonstrate their understanding of the following: Ethical Communication, Political Rhetoric, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Mass Media, Health Communication, and Gender Communication
Standards
This badge is earned by completing a series of assignments that requires students to analyze various forms of communication defined by industry best practices, cultural understanding, or personal ethical code. A B (3.0) overall grade for the entire course is required.