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490584-HS2024-0-Conspiracy Culture: Truths, Lies, and the Media





Root number 490584
Semester HS2024
Type of course Proseminar
Allocation to subject Communication and Media Sciences
Type of exam not defined
Title Conspiracy Culture: Truths, Lies, and the Media
Description Lectured by Ani Baghumyan

Conspiracy theories have always been around and have been studied from various perspectives including sociology, psychology, communication, and history. In this course, we will delve into the psychology of conspiracy beliefs and their impact on society, exploring their interaction with truth, skepticism, and critical thinking, and distinguishing them from these concepts. We will explore questions such as:
· Who are the individuals more prone to believing conspiracy theories?
· Why and under what circumstances can conspiracy theories pose dangers?
· What sets apart conspiracy thinking from critical thinking and healthy skepticism?
· Lastly, what role does the media play in amplifying conspiracy theories?
The course consists of two parts: theoretical and practical. The practical segment will introduce students to the research methods used in investigating conspiracy theories, allowing them to apply these methods to formulate and answer research questions within the class. Please note that prior familiarity with the basics of social science research is assumed.


Prerequisites: Yes
Completed mandatory social science courses from the introductory program.

Inscription:
from August 15th 2024 (08:00 p.m.) onwards via ILIAS

Form of Implementation:
On site
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Silke Adam, Department of Social Sciences ✉
Ani Baghumyan, Institute of Communication and Media Studies (icmb) ✉
ECTS 4
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Friday 12:15-16:00 Weekly
Friday 31/1/2025 23:50-23:55
 
Rooms Seminarraum 206, Hauptgebäude H4
 
Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts.