• Hänggli Fricker Regula

• Hänggli Fricker Regula

In this course, we look at established democracies and the role of media and communication. In the first part, we build basic knowledge and look at Greek origin of democracy, at characteristics of Western democracy, at democratic theory, measures for democracy, at democratic innovations, and ask whether established democracies have come under pressure. In the second part, we focus on the role of media to democracy and society, and discuss whether internet platforms and information provider can be conceived as media and can fullfill these functions. In this context, we also discuss the design of technology, algorithms, AI, trust(worthiness), nudging, propaganda, mis-and disinformation, and media literacy.

- You know key concepts of democratic theory in general, and can apply them to the real world.

- You can identify, analyze and critically evaluate the role of media, ICT and platforms in todays’ established Western democracies.

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Kurs mit fortlaufender Evaluation: nach der Einschreibeperiode können Sie sich nicht mehr von der Einschreibung zurückziehen (s. Sessionskalender auf der Webseite der Fakultät).

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