Course "The Problem of Disinformation"
The "Problem of Disinformation" course is a lecture series that explores contemporary challenges related to disinformation, its impact on society, and the effectiveness of countermeasures. The lecturer offers an analysis of the dynamics of disinformation in the digital age, consideration of competing theories, as well as innovative methods of creating positive narratives in response to authoritarian disinformation. The course is suitable for those who want to understand the depth and scope of this problem.
Who is this program for?
Media workers and journalists
Communication specialists and marketers
Civil servants and communicators
After completing the course, you will learn:
Understanding the dynamics of disinformation in the digital age
Participants will be able to analyze how misinformation spreads and affects society in today's information environment
Evaluation of disinformation strategies
Participants will learn to critically evaluate the effectiveness of existing methods of countering disinformation and understand their strengths and weaknesses
Development of positive narratives
Participants will gain skills in creating and implementing innovative narratives that can counter authoritarian disinformation
Lecturer
Christian Caryl
● Washington Post opinion editor and columnist● Author of the book "Strange Rebels: 1979 and the Birth of the 21st Century"● Worked as a senior researcher at Legatum Institute and co-editor of Foreign Policy magazine ● He was an editor and columnist for Foreign Policy magazine● Worked as editor and foreign correspondent of Newsweek ● Worked as a freelance journalist for 13 years in Germany, where he worked for publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New Republic, The Spectator and Der Spiegel.
Offline learning
The training is conducted in English at the KSE campus with the possibility to view the lectures online
Duration of the course
One week
● October 14 - October 18
● Daily 19:00 - 20:30
Cost of education
250 $ - Online registration
Certificate KSE
Upon graduation, all graduates will receive a school completion certificate
Program
1
Dynamics of disinformation
This lecture examines the effects of online misinformation. We will discuss how the Internet has changed the information dynamic, allowing misinformation to spread faster than it can be disproved. Particular attention will be paid to the role of authoritarian regimes in spreading false narratives and the challenges these narratives create.
2
Discussion of the problem
This lecture explores the new phenomenon of disinformation that has emerged thanks to the online campaigns of the last decade. We'll look at different theories and expert views, from those who see such campaigns as a serious threat to democracy to those who think they're exaggerated. The discussion will help to understand why research on disinformation has not yet reached a consensus.
3
Means of legal protection
This lecture examines different strategies for combating disinformation, their advantages and disadvantages. We will consider approaches such as pre-bunking, which can prevent the spread of propaganda but has a limited effect; refutation (debunking), which sets the standard of truth, but can spread the original falsification; media literacy, which supports democratic values, but does not always reach everyone; and public resilience that reinforces democratic values, but is expensive and only reaches those who already support those values.
4
Countering Propaganda with Constructive Communication, Part 1
This lecture examines how to effectively counter propaganda using positive and constructive messages. Special attention will be paid to the development of strategies that contribute to the formation of a positive image and support democratic values.
5
Countering Propaganda with Constructive Communication, Part 2
We'll discuss why it's important to avoid simply refuting misinformation and how to create compelling messages that can take a strong position in the information space.
Talk to the manager
Phone number: +380 63 329 7586Email: au.gro.esk%40sesruoc