481929-FS2025-0-Everything good is bad for you: Media use and media effects





Root number 481929
Semester FS2025
Type of course Proseminar
Allocation to subject Psychology
Type of exam Assignment
Title Everything good is bad for you: Media use and media effects
Description In this course, students are introduced to current research trends in media psychology, particularly with regards to media effects in the context of psychological (learning) theories. The course covers underlying theoretical concepts and current empirical results. Both positive/desirable as well as negative/undesirable media effects are discussed. The students engage critically with methods of media effects research and quality of evidence in the context of the scientific and public discourse on media use and effects.
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Lecturers Prof. Dr. Malte ElsonInstitute of Psychology 
ECTS 4
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Wednesday 16:15-18:00 Weekly
 
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