SKDK4002 Digital Ethics
- Course codeSKDK4002
- Number of credits10
- Teaching semester2025 Spring
- Language of instructionNorwegian/English
- CampusHamar
- Required prerequisite knowledge
None.
- Principle based ethics. Approaches, responsibility, attitudes, consequences.
- Societal challenges posed by digital technologies in a moral philosophy context.
- Ethical issues related to digital technologies and forms of communication, such as journalism and social media, gaming, and Virtual Reality.
Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
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Students
- have knowledge of theories of ethics and their practical applications
- have advanced understanding of ethical challenges in digital communication and culture
- have knowledge of issues concerning research ethics related to digital media
Students
- can identify ethical challenges related to various forms of digital technology and communication
- can analyse and critically discuss ethical issues in light of theories of ethics
- can apply ethical knowledge in teaching and scholarly dissemination
Students
- are able to critically reflect on societal aspects of digital technology, communication, and culture in light of moral philosophy
- can participate in professional debates and public discussions on ethical aspects of digital communication and culture
- recognise and can apply current norms in the field of research ethics
Instruction is provided in on-campus gatherings, as shown in the teaching schedule, and incorporates both lectures and seminars. Additional online activities take place between the gatherings. Students will submit written assignments and receive feedback from the lecturers. The course demands active participation from students in campus seminars, for example through presentations and in online activities throughout the term.
All courses are subject to evaluation. The time, date and method of this evaluation is decided by the course coordinator in consultation with student representatives. The course coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the evaluation is carried out.
- Attendance of minimum 75% and participation in class is mandatory.
- Up to two individual assignments for submission, as specified in the teaching plan
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home exam | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 3 Day(s) | 100 |
Individual written home exam, on a given task, with a duration of three days. The exam is graded on a scale from A to F. A is the highest pass grade and E is the lowest pass grade.
Permitted examination support material
- Syllabus literature
- All printed and written resources
- Generated text and content is to be clearly marked and academically justified