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Aligning Generative AI to Social Values (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You engage with Generative AI and its interface to societal values. In the end you will be able to recognize ethical challenges, identify bias in generative models, and implement practical steps to align language models with social value concepts.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86074Authoritarian Regimes and Global HealthNo ratings for this module yet.You examine how different regime types — with a focus on post-Soviet states — influence health policy and health outcomes. By the end of the course you can apply theoretical concepts of comparative politics to health governance, analyze institutional Soviet legacies, and create comparative case studies of authoritarian and hybrid regimes.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86141Comparative Politics - FundamentalsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn central questions and explanatory approaches of comparative political science, e.g. regarding the distinction between democratic and non-democratic regimes, causes of democratization and regime change, and the performance of political systems. By the end you will be able to describe political systems, compare theories, design simple research designs, and draw on empirical findings to assess political institutions and processes.6 ECTSruns this semesterPOL10500Critical Approaches to Data and AlgorithmsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn to view data and algorithms from a critical perspective, especially in the tension between computer science, society, and data-related practices. You engage with questions about data collection, transformation, analysis, and reliability, and you learn to reflect critically on information visualization and model building in the context of data-based decision-making.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86077Cross-Cultural Qualitative Research in Global HealthNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will acquire practical skills for qualitative field research in international health scenarios. You will design culturally adapted interview and focus group instruments, conduct interviews and focus groups (also with interpreters), transcribe data and analyze qualitatively, and communicate research findings to target audiences.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86123
48 more in Areas of SpecializationData Ethics & GovernanceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central ethical, legal and societal questions in handling data, automated systems and AI. By the end you can identify risks and responsibilities in data-driven projects, systematically analyze ethical issues and develop concrete recommendations for responsible data usage.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT46401Data Regulation & Law (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.The module covers legal foundations and current regulations around data, data protection and data economy in the EU (including GDPR, Data Governance Act, Data Act). You will learn the central terms, rights and duties and you can assess the implications of these regulations for individuals, companies and society.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86061Designing for Learning: An Introduction to Design-Based ResearchNo ratings for this module yet.You engage in design-based research (Design-Based Research, DBR) in the field of education. You will learn historical foundations, different DBR forms and methodological tools, and apply them practically by designing design interventions, iterating, and documenting them.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10145Ethics for Engineers: Foundations, Theories, and ApplicationsNo ratings for this module yet.You gain a systematic introduction to normative ethics with a view to engineering applications. You will learn central metaethical positions and the three main traditions (Virtue ethics, Deontology, Consequentialism), consider additional perspectives, and apply these theories to engineering case studies (e.g., sustainable energy, autonomous systems, biomedicine) to develop reasoned course of action recommendations.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86114Information Technologies, Protest, and ConflictNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the influence of information and communication technologies on collective political mobilization and violence. You will learn theoretical foundations of controversial politics and apply them to old vs. new information technologies. You will also practice quantitative research designs in conflict studies and develop your own research project.6 ECTSruns this semesterPOL60900Innovation, Society, and Public PolicyNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how innovations arise, how they change societies, and how politics can respond and steer them. In the end, you will be able to apply central concepts from Science and Technology Studies (STS) and innovation policy, analyze case studies, and present normative positions on questions of innovation governance.6 ECTSruns this semesterWI001136Introduction to Educational Technology and Learning AnalyticsNo ratings for this module yet.You will gain an overview of educational technologies and Learning Analytics: from history, through evidence-based applications, to algorithmically driven, teacher-guided and peer-supported technologies as well as assessment-based solutions. By the end of the course you will be able to categorize existing technologies, assess which are relevant for your teaching practice, and form your own reasoned judgments about them.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10045Introduction to Psychology and Human Behavior (Data & Society)No ratings for this module yet.You will receive a fundamental introduction to psychology with a focus on human behavior and its causes. You will learn central psychological models, core questions and methods, and you will be able to relate them to professional practice in the end.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10078Personalisierte Simulationen in der HochschulbildungNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn to design, implement and empirically evaluate personalized simulations for higher education theory-guided. The focus is on adaptive support forms (e.g., scaffolding, feedback, cue salience, branching) as well as the measurement and evaluation of learning processes and learning outcomes.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10148Philosophy of Decision-Making SystemsNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT56505Politics of Big-Data and DigitalizationNo ratings for this module yet.You critically engage with the political side of Big Data and digitization. You examine how data, algorithms and digital networking change power, freedom and the public sphere and learn to assess technical developments and their social consequences from a political science perspective.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86400Psychologie der Sozialen Verantwortung und Gaming Simulation/Serious GamesNo ratings for this module yet.You investigate how serious games and simulations can be used to promote socially responsible behavior. In the end you will be able to connect psychological foundations and game mechanics, critically evaluate existing games, and develop a own game concept with justification.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10149Risk & Crisis Communication (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You learn theoretical foundations and practical applications of risk and crisis communication from a social science perspective. You will learn how communication strategies are developed and implemented in different crisis phases, what role media and political decisions play, and how risk perception works. In the end you will be able to critically assess communication practices and independently plan and present a case study.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86080Start-up Skills - Legal FundamentalsNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will learn the legal basics relevant to the founding and operation of a startup. By the end you will be able to choose an appropriate legal form, assess financing options, and understand the essential regulations on intellectual property, labeling, data protection, and competition law.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86083Sustainability Politics and PolicyNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central theories and debates about sustainable development and connect the concept to various policy areas (e.g., economy, environment, health, education). In the end, you will be able to interdisciplinary analyze sustainability problems and assess concrete solutions as well as governance mechanisms at local, national and international levels.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86611Technology and DevelopmentNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how technologies are used in development and emerging economies, what expectations are attached to them, and why the promised solutions often fail to materialize. By the end, you will be able to analyze the opportunities and challenges of technological development projects and develop concrete ideas for how technology can be used effectively.6 ECTSruns this semesterPOL60402The Psychology of Teamwork: Theory and Practice in OrganizationsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central psychological theories and perspectives that are important for teams and groups in organizations. In the end you will understand how teams emerge, function and which factors influence their success; you can also apply concepts to professional and everyday situations.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10125Verantwortung im IngenieurberufNo ratings for this module yet.You learn fundamental questions of normative and applied ethics and explore how responsibility in the field of construction and environmental engineering looks. You practice recognizing, classifying and assessing professional and socio-normative value conflicts, and critically analyze models of responsible problem solving with regard to implementation, stakeholders, societal acceptance and sustainability goals.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT53200AI in Diverse SocietiesNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how diversity and social inequality influence the development, deployment, and consequences of Artificial Intelligence. In the end you will be able to analyse contexts and assumptions behind AI, assess impacts in areas such as medicine, human resources, predictive policing, and social media, and discuss questions of global justice related to AI.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT46301AI Regulation & Law (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You learn the legal foundations and current developments of the regulation of artificial intelligence, with a focus on EU law. In the end you will be able to classify application areas, opportunities and risks of AI legally and draw comparisons to regulations in the USA, the UK and other countries.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86063Algorithms & Fundamental RightsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how algorithmic systems influence fundamental rights and societal norms. In the end you will be able to critically analyze the impacts of algorithms on autonomy, the rule of law, transparency, and accountability and discuss approaches to safeguard fundamental rights.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86075Climate FinanceNo ratings for this module yet.You learn what role the financial system plays in the transition to a CO2‑neutral economy, which financial flows and instruments exist, and how policy can influence financial flows for mitigation and adaptation to climate change. By the end of the course you will be able to assess political instruments for mobilising climate finance, place international negotiating positions in context, and practically apply the links between research and policy in a policy brief.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86067Core Topic: Responsible Research & InnovationNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central concepts, debates and normative foundations of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and relate them to perspectives of Science and Technology Studies (STS). By the end you can explain RRI concepts, analyse methods and governance approaches, and apply and critically evaluate RRI principles to concrete cases in research and innovation.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT56403Economic Development: Theory, Evidence, and PolicyNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how countries move from poverty to prosperity by linking economic theory, empirical evidence and development policy. By the end you can explain central concepts and measurement methods related to development, poverty and inequality and analyze real data in R, as well as formulate policy recommendations based on empirical findings.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86128Ethics in Artificial IntelligenceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn to analyze ethical issues along the lifecycle of AI — from normative foundations to concrete use cases. In the end you will be able to apply ethical theories to AI problems and critically reflect on legal and organizational aspects of development, deployment and use of AI.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT87317Gender Disparities in Health and DevelopmentNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the basics of health and development research with a focus on gender-specific inequalities, especially in Global South countries. By the end you will be able to explain measurement approaches to gender disparities, identify areas where women are systematically disadvantaged, and summarize and evaluate the findings of major empirical studies.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT82107Global Crises and Political ChallengesNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with contemporary global crises and learn how different types of crises (e.g., ecological, economic, technological, political) are interconnected and influence political decision-making processes under uncertainty. In the end you will be able to analytically examine these interconnections systemically, investigate data- and scenario-based approaches, and design a simple Scenario Exploration System (game) to explore crisis dynamics.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86125Global Governance of AINo ratings for this module yet.You will receive an introduction to the international governance of Artificial Intelligence. Based on theoretical foundations and concrete case studies, you will learn key norms, standards and institutions and, in the end, be able to describe structural patterns as well as drivers of current governance and regulatory approaches by international and national actors.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86082History and/of TechnologyNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the role of war, genocide and the Holocaust in the history of the 20th century and their impact on the present and the future. You learn how history — in particular the memory of violence and genocide — can be used as an instrument to shape political and social developments and what role technology plays in this. In the end you can apply these insights to the defense of democratic values and to the analysis of a multiethnic society.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86079International DevelopmentNo ratings for this module yet.In this seminar you will get a compact overview of central theories, measurement methods and findings of international development research. You will learn how development, poverty and inequality are defined and measured, which explanations exist for different levels of development, how poverty affects the lives of individuals and households, and which political or evidence-based intervention possibilities are discussed. In the end you will be able to critically place the debates on the effectiveness and limits of development aid.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86088International Development, Poverty and InequalityNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn basic concepts and measurement methods related to economic development, poverty and inequality. By the end you will be able to classify the causes and consequences of these phenomena, compute common metrics, and critically evaluate empirical findings. Practical exercises in R help you measure poverty and inequality in concrete datasets.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86200Interpersonal and Collective ViolenceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn to distinguish different forms of violence (interpersonal and collective), analyze their causes, measurement and ethical questions, as well as societal and economic consequences. In the end you will be able to name the similarities and differences, prevalence, possible predictors as well as consequences of both fields of violence and assess them methodologically and ethically.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86904Introduction to Business LawNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the fundamentals of German private law with a focus on business models of the digital transformation. By the end you will be able to recognize, analyze and develop a reasoned solution for legal questions of business life (BGB, HGB, EU law) for concrete scenarios.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86084Introduction to Global HealthNo ratings for this module yet.You will be introduced to the field of Global Health with a focus on developments in countries of the Global South. You will learn key terms, the relationships between health and development, as well as trends in disease burden, and you will be able to critically evaluate different intervention and measurement approaches.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT82106Invent to Empower: Maker-centered Learning Through Art and EngineeringNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the basics of maker-centered learning and develop your own tangible learning tools and materials to support STEM learning for young people. In the end, you will be able to design prototypes in interdisciplinary small groups, reflect on their learning impact, and present your work.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT10146Learning in the Wild: An Introduction to the Learning Sciences and CSCLNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the fundamentals of Learning Sciences and computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). You will engage with historical origins, current debates, and the role of technology in joint learning, and you will gain initial practical experience through student projects and exchange with experts.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT10147Machine Learning and Society (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You engage with the societal, ethical, and technical impacts of Machine Learning. In the end you will be able to critically evaluate ML systems, recognise potential biases and harms, practically apply methods such as auditing and red teaming, and assess the importance of alignment for large language models.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86065Open Data - Open ScienceNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86076Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence: Key ReadingsNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT56307Politics for Rocket Scientists: Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft für Nicht-PolitikwissenschaftlerNo ratings for this module yet.You will receive an introduction to the systematic analysis of politics and political design from local to global. You will learn how political preferences arise and are articulated, how institutions (legislature, executive, courts) translate these preferences into policy, and how political theory, empirical evidence and ethics interact — with particular focus on interfaces with science, technology, economy and society.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL00011Psychology of Learning and Instructional DesignNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn fundamental psychological theories of learning and principles of Instructional Design with a focus on AI-assisted learning environments. In the end you will be able to explain these concepts, apply them to practical situations and design simple evaluation instruments for user studies or educational research.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT10144Rationality and ChoiceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central theories and debates on rationality and decision making – historical foundations, formal decision models and game-theoretic thinking as well as behavioral and contextual critique. In the end you can critically assess formal models, analyze decision processes under bounded rationality and evaluate strategic behavior in data-driven, digital contexts.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86129Societal ComputingNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how to use human-centered data to discover patterns of societal behavior, test theories, and conduct responsible research. By the end of the course you will be able to perform data analyses, systematically plan research projects, and critically assess the societal implications of computing.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86068Society and TechnologyNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how data infrastructures are embedded in social, political and cultural contexts and what consequences this has for security, risks, trust and justice. You will receive basic social science concepts and epistemological insights as well as initial qualitative methods to analyze societal effects of data infrastructures and to develop responsible solutions.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT46402Sustainable TransitionsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how climate change and energy use (including mobility) as well as agriculture and land-use changes drive societal transformation processes. You gain knowledge about historical and current socio-technical transitions, political instruments, financing and innovation dynamics – with view to opportunities and risks for industrialized and developing countries.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86085Technology and the Public InterestNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how technologies can be designed and deployed to serve the public interest. The module provides fundamentals and practical examples on topics such as “data for good”, ethical AI and responsible quantum technologies, so that you can assess opportunities, risks and courses of action and design responsible innovation approaches.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86087The Future of Data GovernanceNo ratings for this module yet.5 ECTSno date this semesterSOT55304Violence: Categories and Nature of Acts in Empirical ResearchNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the scientific engagement with violence — from definitions and typologies to causes and consequences. The focus is on interpersonal violence (including gender-based violence and violence against children) as well as collective/political violence (state repression, civil wars, genocide). In the end you can compare central findings, reflect on methodological and ethical challenges, and prepare research results in writing.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT82902
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