Seminar of digital democracy

lspri2224  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Seminar of digital democracy
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
15.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Van Wynsberghe Caroline;
Language
English
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1. To identify the issues raised by digital technologies (and social networks) on democracy
 
2. To develop a critical analysis on a case in relation with democracy at the digital era
 
3. To communicate this analysis in both a written and an oral manner
 
4. To translate this analysis into a podcast and to broadcast it through social media
 
5. To review the podcast of another student
 
Content
Knowledge: To analyse the implications of digital technologies on democracy
Skills: be able to implement models and theories of political science to a case of application in relation with digital technologies
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Due to COVID19, the seminar will be organized 100% remotely and "on demand". 
The lecturer provide video capsules as an introduction to the challenges for democracy in the digital age. 
She will be available for individual and ad hoc support. At the request of the students, a collective live session can be organized via Teams
As this is a seminar, the students will have to work independently, before sharing the individual productions.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

This unit will be evaluated:
- during the semester: 1 sutori-report of the reading of a scientific article
- for the 1st day of exam' session:  production of 1 sutori-presentation and 1 podcast
Other information
This course implies active participation of students and a good command of English
Bibliography
A portfolio will be provided during the 2d week of the semester
Teaching materials
  • Digital Democracy
Faculty or entity
PSAD


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Political Sciences: General

Master [120] in Sociology