The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and awareness needed to analyze ethical issues encountered in the fields of radio, television, and cinema. It focuses on enabling students to critically assess concepts such as media ethics, broadcasting violations, censorship, freedom of expression, public interest, representation, and manipulation. The course also aims to familiarize students with professional ethical codes and regulatory frameworks (e.g., RTÜK guidelines, Press Ethics Principles).

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical principles and codes that professionals in the fields of media and communication are expected to follow. Topics covered include media ethics, press freedom and responsibility, broadcasting standards, the limits of freedom of expression, censorship, personal rights, public interest, manipulation, fake news, ethics in production and editing processes, ethical issues in digital media, and national/international ethical codes. Students will learn to identify ethical dilemmas, analyze media cases, and evaluate professional practices with a strong sense of ethical responsibility.