Digital Communication - 20 ECTS
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Digital Communication and Information
Learning Objectives
Students will learn to:
- describe the domain of social innovation in/for the digital society from a global citizenship and sustainability perspective
- examine the ethical implications of commercial and public media in the dissemination of news and journalism online, and critically analyse various forms of advertising used in digital
communication - explore the intersection of ecolinguistics and digital space, specifically examining how language can be used negatively to propagate hate speech and other harmful influences online
- examine the various forms of cyberbullying, hating, and hate speech, including the strategies of manipulation, phases of attack, and profiles of both perpetrators and victims
- evaluate the role of critical thinking in digital communication and information, and analyse its importance in discerning disinformation, propaganda and manipulation online
- investigate the prevalence and impact of disinformation, hoaxes, and fake news in the digital space, with a focus on identifying and combatting disinformation campaigns both domestically and internationally
- assess the historical and contemporary use of propaganda, including its manifestations in the digital realm, and analyse its impact on public opinion
- analyse the impact of cognitive biases on the perception and interpretation of information in the digital realm, including how these biases influence decision making and spread of misinformation
- analyse the risks associated with sexting, sextortion, revenge porn, and internet fraud, and develop strategies for identifying and preventing these behaviours online
- evaluate the risks of social networks, mechanisms for protecting personal data, and the implications of social network behaviour on cybersecurity, while also exploring general primary prevention strategies for risky online behaviour
- investigate the phenomenon of webcam trolling and its implications for online safety and security, and explore ways to mitigate risks associated with this form of cyberbullying
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Digital Communication and Security
Learning Objectives
Students will learn to:
- describe the domain of social innovation in/for the digital society from a global citizenship and sustainability perspective
- examine the ethical implications of commercial and public media in the dissemination of news and journalism online, and critically analyse various forms of advertising used in digital
communication - explore the intersection of ecolinguistics and digital space, specifically examining how language can be used negatively to propagate hate speech and other harmful influences online
- examine the various forms of cyberbullying, hating, and hate speech, including the strategies of manipulation, phases of attack, and profiles of both perpetrators and victims
- evaluate the role of critical thinking in digital communication and information, and analyse its importance in discerning disinformation, propaganda, and manipulation online
- investigate the prevalence and impact of disinformation, hoaxes, and fake news in the digital space, with a focus on identifying and combatting disinformation campaigns both domestically and internationally
- assess the historical and contemporary use of propaganda, including its manifestations in the digital realm, and analyse its impact on public opinion
- analyse the impact of cognitive biases on the perception and interpretation of information in the digital realm, including how these biases influence decision making and spread of misinformation
- analyse the risks associated with sexting, sextortion, revenge porn, and internet fraud, and develop strategies for identifying and preventing these behaviours online
- evaluate the risks of social networks, mechanisms for protecting personal data, and the implications of social network behaviour on cybersecurity, while also exploring general primary prevention strategies for risky online behaviour
- investigate the phenomenon of webcam trolling and its implications for online safety and security, and explore ways to mitigate risks associated with this form of cyberbullying
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Navigating The Intersection Of Communication, Security And Innovation - Collaboratorium (8 Ects)
Learning Objectives
Students will learn to:
- describe the domain of social innovation in/for the digital society from a global citizenship and sustainability perspective
- examine the ethical implications of commercial and public media in the dissemination of news and journalism online, and critically analyse various forms of advertising used in digital communication
- explore the intersection of ecolinguistics and digital space, specifically examining how language can be used negatively to propagate hate speech and other harmful influences online
- examine the various forms of cyberbullying, hating, and hate speech, including the strategies of manipulation, phases of attack, and profiles of both perpetrators and victims
- evaluate the role of critical thinking in digital communication and information, and analyse its importance in discerning disinformation, propaganda, and manipulation online
- investigate the prevalence and impact of disinformation, hoaxes, and fake news in the digital space, with a focus on identifying and combatting disinformation campaigns both domestically and internationally
- assess the historical and contemporary use of propaganda, including its manifestations in the digital realm, and analyse its impact on public opinion
- analyse the impact of cognitive biases on the perception and interpretation of information in the digital realm, including how these biases influence decision making and spread of misinformation
- analyse the risks associated with sexting, sextortion, revenge porn, and internet fraud, and develop strategies for identifying and preventing these behaviours online
- evaluate the risks of social networks, mechanisms for protecting personal data, and the implications of social network behaviour on cybersecurity, while also exploring general primary prevention strategies for risky online behaviour
- investigate the phenomenon of webcam trolling and its implications for online safety and security, and explore ways to mitigate risks associated with this form of cyberbullying