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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Katrīna De Rika
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Communication Science; Juridical Science; Management Science; Medicine; Political Science; Public Health
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Political science

Objective

To provide students with an understanding of the state of play of the dissemination of false information and its manifestations in the contemporary information space, to promote an understanding of the importance and necessity of verification of information in a politician, public administration employee, international relations specialist, journalist, businessman, law specialist, medical worker and many other professions, to present data verification and verification tools, and to develop skills to critically evaluate, question and verify information available on the Internet, social networks, in media and AI-generated content, to recognise fake data, to identify its origin, modes of distribution and impact targets, and to conduct research based on verified and reliable data.

Prerequisites

Computer skills, internet usage skills and advanced critical thinking and analytical skills.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.understanding the forms, causes and effects of the spread of false information, disinformation and misleading content in today’s information space

Skills

1.be able to critically evaluate information, its sources and credibility

Competence

1.ability to independently and responsibly navigate today’s information space

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2027, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
International Relations - European Studies4BachelorLimited choice