15151 Undergraduate Course

WiSe 13/14: Googling Democracy: The Role of Information Technologies in Democratic Developments

Nelli Babayan

Comments

Even if an important part of it, this course is not about the Arab Spring. Having a broader scope, this course is about understanding the link between information and communication technologies (ICT) and the functioning of modern democratic states and societies. Every year since 2001 the Massachusetts Institute of Technology publishes the list of what are believed to be the “10 emerging technologies that will change the world”. Apparently, alongside booming technological innovation, the world of politics is, indeed, transforming. Citizens and politicians alike have turned to social networks like Facebook or blogging websites like Twitter to convey their messages or influence political developments. Undoubtedly, technology has expanded public space and has made politics more transparent due to constant information flow. However, the innovation in ICT has also resulted in cyberattacks and online espionage. This course aims to examine the fine line that may divide positive and negative role of ICT for democracy and democratization. close

16 Class schedule

Regular appointments

Tue, 2013-10-15 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2013-10-22 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2013-10-29 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2013-11-05 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2013-11-12 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2013-11-19 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2013-11-26 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2013-12-03 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2013-12-10 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2013-12-17 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2014-01-07 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2014-01-14 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2014-01-21 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2014-01-28 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2014-02-04 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

Tue, 2014-02-11 10:00 - 12:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Nelli Babayan

Location:
Garystr.55/302a Seminarraum (Garystr. 55)

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