Introduction to Digital Humanism

Brief description

- basics of humanism and ethics in the digital age - principle of digital humanism - good practises in education, and political relevance - types of media usage

Mode of delivery

Präsenzveranstaltung

Type

Pflichtfach

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Nida-Rümelin, J., & Weidenfeld, N. (2022). Digital Humanism: For a Humane Transformation of Democracy, Economy and Culture in the Digital Age. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12482-2 Nida-Rümelin, J., Staudacher, K. (2024). Philosophical Foundations of Digital Humanism. In: Werthner, H., et al. Introduction to Digital Humanism. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45304-5_2 Schmoelz, Alexander. (2023). Digital Humanism, Progressive Neoliberalism and the European Digital Governance System for Vocational and Adult Education. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, https://doi.org/10.1177/14779714231161449

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

lecture, discussion, voluntary exercises and interactive online quizzes, group work and projects, readings.

Assessment methods and criteria

final exam (closed book, multiple choice) during last session more than 50.0 points – 62.5 points sufficient more than 62.5 points – 75.0 points satisfactory more than 75.0 points – 87.5 points good more than 87.5 points –100.0 points very good Voluntary exercises with additional points for exam (maximum 30 points)

Prerequisites and co-requisites

none

Infos

Degree programme

International Programme

Cycle

International Programme

ECTS Credits

5.00

Language of instruction

German

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2025

Semester

1 WS

Incoming

Yes

Learning outcome

- Students know the basics of humanism and ethics in the digital age - Student have knowledge about the principle of digital humanism and practical implementation. - Students are able to critically reflect on their own media usage based on the principles of digital humanism.

Course code

0000-17-09-VZ-DE-13a