Information & Fake News 26-27 S1

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and critical mindset necessary to navigate contemporary information environments shaped by misinformation, digital media and artificial intelligence.

More specifically, the course pursues the following objectives:
• Develop media literacy and critical thinking skills in order to analyse, interpret and evaluate information in a complex and fast-paced digital environment.
• Understand the production and circulation of information, including how news is created, framed and disseminated within modern media ecosystems.
• Analyse the mechanisms of misinformation and disinformation, including their impact on public opinion, democratic processes and political debates in Europe and beyond.
• Identify and critically reflect on cognitive biases that influence perception, judgement and the spread of false or misleading information.
• Strengthen students’ ability to assess the reliability of sources, and to adopt responsible and informed information consumption practices.
• Develop awareness of emerging challenges, such as generative AI and deepfakes, and their impact on information integrity.
• Promote active and responsible digital citizenship, enabling students to contribute to more resilient, informed and democratic societies.

Teaching language: English

Mode of delivery: online live and online self-study

• 36h
• 2 hours every 1.5 week

Learning resources and tools: article; case studies; AI, OSINT and fast-checking tools; reports

Units:

1. Nancy Huston: author, feminist and self-translator. UPHF, Stephanie Schwerter (3h), Language of tuition: English/ French
2. Polyglott Pop in France: Adaptation, Translation, Transformation, UPHF, Nils-Christian Terp, Language of tuition: English, French (3h)
3. What does it actually mean to speak French? Reflections on orality. UPHF, Véronique Lagae (3h), Language of tuition: French
4. Language variations in contemporary French: instant messaging, urban slang, code switching. UPHF, Mercedes Banegas (3h), Language of tuition : French
5. Translating French Songs: The Challenge of Linguistic Hybridity. UPHF, Paul Grundy (3h), Language of tuition: English
6. Between tradition and modernity. UPHF, Mercedes Banegas (3h), Language of tuition: French

• EUNICE student: enrolled as a student (Bachelor, Master, PhD) in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check universities here).
• English level: B2

Study Level: Bachelor, Master, PhD

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: a Learning Agreement must be completed in advance in coordination with your departmental advisor. Please contact your examination office and study programme coordinator in good time once you are accepted for the courses you would like to attend. For any other questions you can contact: eunice@b-tu.de
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoPs students: for questions about enrolment and recognition please consult  the responsible person at your university (Director of Studies or ECTS coordinator) or contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.