Current Issues in German-Speaking Societies
Course code
GRS6079.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Aktuaalsed teemad saksakeelsetes ühiskondades
Course title in English
Current Issues in German-Speaking Societies
ECTS credits
6.0
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Examination
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2026/2027 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Brief description of the course
The course focuses on current social, cultural, and political issues in German-speaking countries and their representation in journalism, social media, and audiovisual media. Students analyse discourses, argumentative strategies, and discussion cultures; explore broader contexts; and develop intercultural competence. Digital tools are used for analysis and visualisation. Includes group work and a final project.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- is familiar with current discourses and cultural phenomena in German-speaking societies;
- analyses media and communication texts critically;
- applies principles of intercultural communication, interprets contemporary discourses in broader social, historical, and cultural contexts;
- uses digital technologies (including AI tools) for research and presentation;
- works collaboratively on a project and presents results clearly in German.
- is familiar with current discourses and cultural phenomena in German-speaking societies;
- analyses media and communication texts critically;
- applies principles of intercultural communication, interprets contemporary discourses in broader social, historical, and cultural contexts;
- uses digital technologies (including AI tools) for research and presentation;
- works collaboratively on a project and presents results clearly in German.
Teacher
Aigi Heero
Prerequisite course 1
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