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

face to face

Type

compulsory

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

English

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2025

Semester

1 SS

Incoming

Yes

Learning outcome

  • Students know the basics of humanism and ethics in the digital age
  • Students have knowledge about the principle of digital humanism and practical implementation.
  • Students can critically evaluate and regulate their own media usage based on the principles of digital humanism

Course code

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