This class consisted of three discussion questions write ups per semester from the readings, which on average was about 10 pages for each class. The reading is straightforward and Professor McGuire expects class participation, but you can often not do the reading and just connect what other people are saying to real life. There are two case studies which were about 3 pages long each. The final paper is a topic of your choice and is 12-15 pages, which is pretty easy to fill. The class itself is rather boring as McGuire tends to ramble and go on tangents, often providing book suggestions and giving examples from 30-40 years ago. He doesn't use Collab or email, nor does he use any visuals in class so it is hard to pay attention some days. The good news is that he usually ended class about after an hour. Take this class if you want a pretty easy class with little amount of day to day work. But just know going in that it is a pretty boring class and if you really want to learn about ethics, I would recommend taking a class in a different field.
MDST 3410
Media EthicsTotal Hours / Week
Grade Distribution
6 Reviews
This class was awesome! Prof. McGuire is not only extremely knowledgeable in the field, but is also the sweetest professor in the world. He understands how overloaded students can get, and helps out when he can.
Prof. mcGuire is very laid back so the whole class is pretty chill. As long as you speak out a couple times during the semester and get your work done, you'll do very well in the class. The only actual work we had was 2 case studies, 2-3 discussion questions, and a final paper.
This class is very discussion-based, so you have to participate. You go over case studies, and your grades reflect your analysis -- it's not all based on participation, so be prepared to do the work he assigns, which really isn't that much at all.
Awesome professor and class. Professor McGuire is really laid back and nice, if you do your work you'll have no problem doing well in the class. Hardly any work during the week, the only big assignment is the research paper due at the end of the semester.
Great Professor! Very nice and the work load is not bad at all. He's very understanding. Do the readings and be prepared to participate.