What it is about
You read and discuss scholarly texts and practice critical analysis of different sources. Later you apply what you have learned to applied questions (e.g., fake news) and conduct self-chosen group sessions. In the end you can critically question texts, recognise distortions and justify evaluations as well as present your assessments orally and in writing.
What you will be able to do
- critical analysis of academic and non-academic texts
- formulation of well-thought-out, justified questions
- reflection on one's own and others' lines of argument
- recognition of bias and assessment of evidence
- comparison of contrasting perspectives
- application of critical thinking methods to practical cases
- communication of evaluations in discussion and writing
What the module consists of
- Lesegruppe / SeminarStudents present texts and discuss them together; finally groups on self-chosen topics
Teaching method
- Student-led Presentationsenable deeper engagement with selected texts and development of presentation skills
- Interactive group discussionspromote critical exchange, question formulation and perspective comparison
- Group projects on self-chosen topicsstrengthen autonomy, collaborative work and application to practical questions
- Moodle and multimedia materials (presentations, videos, online materials)support resource sharing and asynchronous interaction