The Impact of Digital Technologies on Democracy (SZF_106)
About Study Course
Objective
Developing an understanding of the role of digital technologies in democratic processes: analyzing how the internet, social media, and other digital platforms influence political debates, election processes, and forms of civic participation.
Developing critical thinking: encouraging students to critically assess the positive and negative aspects of digital technologies, including disinformation, "fake news", data privacy, and the digital divide.
Enhancing analytical skills: developing students' analytical abilities by studying various examples of the impact of digital technologies on democratic processes in different countries, especially in Europe.
Understanding of political technologies: providing students with knowledge about the development of political technologies and how they are used in political campaigns and governance.
Understanding of civic participation in the digital environment: training students to understand and promote effective civic participation using digital technologies.
Prerequisites
To successfully complete this course, students should have the following prior knowledge and skills:
Basic knowledge of democracy principles: the theory of democracy, democratic governance systems, and the role of participation in democracy.
Information technology skills: general IT skills, including a basic understanding of social media, digital tools, and platforms.
Critical thinking: the ability to perform critical analysis of information and argue one's viewpoint, as well as the ability to identify and assess the credibility of reliable information sources.
Learning outcomes
Within this course, students will acquire the necessary knowledge on the significance and application of digital technologies in the implementation and influence of political processes.
This course will equip students with the skills needed for independent information assessment, evaluating the reliability of sources, and understanding the impact of digital technologies on processes in democracy and promoting public participation.
Students will be able to apply the newly acquired knowledge in the use of digital technologies in their daily work and in the research and evaluation of democratic processes.
