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The Political Theory of Big Tech

SOT86117Specialisations6 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterDepartment Governance
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What it is about

You deal with political theories of large technology companies (Big Tech): theories about the nature of firms, about rights, power and responsibility of corporations, as well as reform proposals. In the end you will be able to present, analyze and apply central arguments of the debate to concrete case studies.

What you will be able to do

  • Present important arguments of Political Theory on Big Tech
  • Apply theoretical concepts to practical examples
  • Systematically work out similarities and differences between concepts
  • Critically evaluate concepts and arguments
  • Argue and write scientifically in a structured way

What the module consists of

  • SeminarCentral teaching format: intensive text reading, discussions, group work, presentations and academic writing

Teaching method

  • TextlektüreFoundation for seminar preparation and in-depth engagement with theories
  • SeminardiskussionClarification, critical reflection and application of the texts in the plenary
  • GruppenarbeitJoint development of case analyses and exchange
  • PräsentationenPresentation of own analyses and preparation for the examination performance
  • Akademisches SchreibenDevelopment of the written project report and training in argumentative precision
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