Sem (BA/MEd) Internet und Politik

Instructors: Dr. Jasmin Fitzpatrick
Shortname: Sem Internet
Course Type: Seminar

Requirements / organisational issues

Bereich: Internationale Beziehungen.

Recommended reading list

Lythreatis, S., Singh, S. K., & El-Kassar, A. N. (2022). The digital divide: A review and future research agenda. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 175, 121359.

Turillazzi, A., Taddeo, M., Floridi, L., & Casolari, F. (2023). The digital services act: an analysis of its ethical, legal, and social implications. Law, Innovation and Technology, 15(1), 83-106.

Venkatesh, V., & Bala, H. (2008). Technology acceptance model 3 and a research agenda on interventions. Decision sciences, 39(2), 273-315.

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Contents

How does the internet change politics? This seminar explores digital inequality, technology acceptance, the regulation of digital spaces, the role of political actors online, and the impact of artificial intelligence on political processes. Together, we will analyze the opportunities and risks of digital transformation for democracy and society. The seminar is intended for those interested in the intersections of politics, technology, and society.
Participants should have a good command of English and a basic understanding of quantitative-empirical studies. Active engagement with the required readings and participation in seminar discussions are expected.
Course language: German.

Dates

Date (Day of the week) Time Location
10/30/2025 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
11/06/2025 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
11/13/2025 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
11/20/2025 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
11/27/2025 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
12/04/2025 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
12/11/2025 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
12/18/2025 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
01/08/2026 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
01/15/2026 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
01/22/2026 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
01/29/2026 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
02/05/2026 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)
02/12/2026 (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:45 02 611 Seminarraum
1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi)