Project Week: BUSTED - BUilding Scientific literacy to TacklE misinformation in the Digital age

What it is about

In this module you will engage with misinformation in the digital world and develop methods to recognise and combat its societal consequences. By the end you will be able to develop concrete media products that address false information and assess their impact reflexively.

What you will be able to do

• Analyze and debunk misinformation
• Apply interdisciplinary approaches to media literacy problems
• Design and implement projects to solve real misinformation problems
• Develop effective communication strategies to counter misinformation
• Collaborate with experts and include diverse perspectives

What the module consists of

• LecturesIntroduction to fundamentals and context of misinformation
• Group discussionsExchange and critical reflection on case studies
• WorkshopsHands-on exercises for analysis and media production
• Case studiesDeepening through concrete examples (e.g., health, climate, energy)
• Project-based learningDevelopment of your own media project to combat misinformation
• Guest lecturesInputs and perspectives from science and community actors
• Community exhibitionPresentation of results for an external audience

Teaching method

• LecturesConveying background knowledge
• Group discussionsFostering critical reflection and exchange
• WorkshopsPractical application and skill training
• Case studiesApplication to concrete, subject-specific examples
• Project-based learningLearning through your own project and media production