Resilient democracy

Democratic institutions are characterised by respect for fundamental democratic principles, that is, individual freedoms and rights, and the equal value of all people. The dissemination of disinformation and misinformation poses a threat to public discourse and by extension to interpersonal trust and trust in democratic institutions. The course adopts a broad systems perspective on the threats that disinformation and misinformation pose to contemporary democracies, with particular emphasis on how these threats can be countered in light of more general challenges and risks facing democratic systems and societies. A central focus of the course is developing an understanding of the underlying causes of disinformation and misinformation dissemination, the consequences of this spread, and how it can be addressed through both direct and indirect strategies and measures.

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: At least 90 ECTS credits, with at least 30 ECTS credits at the G2F level or higher, in Political Science or related main fields of study like Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Media and Communication Studies, History, Social Science, and Human Geography, including a degree project of at least 15 ECTS credits at the G2E level, and upper secondary level Swedish 3 and English 6/A, or equivalent

Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Master programme in political science - psychological defense and disinformation (studied during year 1)