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Aug 06, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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COM 285 Communication Ethics: Truth and Deception Credits: (3)
This course analyzes the principles and practices of ethical communication, truth and deception as speech acts, and theories and techniques of verbal and nonverbal deception detection as applied to a variety of interpersonal, public, and professional contexts. We all face ethical dilemmas related to communication situations in our educational, personal, and professional lives on a daily basis. This course seeks to explore the complexity of those situations, and to help develop critical thinking and analytical skills through a communication perspective.
Designation(s): Liberal Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the concepts of truth, lying, and deception as communication phenomena.
- Apply basic ethical standards to specific communication acts and contexts.
- Identify common verbal and nonverbal cues often associated with deceptive communication.
- Analyze the importance of deception and deception detection in specific careers and fields.
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