c2 Negative Impact of Modern Communication

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Introduction

Hate Speech

The translation of the term Hate Speech means hate speech and implies criminal as well as non-criminal statements that devalue people or even incite hatred and/or violence against them. Legally, these statements include criminal offences such as incitement to hatred, insult, defamation, coercion, threats and public incitement to commit crimes.

The Council of Europe, which launched the No Hate Speech Movement initiative, defines hate speech as follows:
"(...) the term 'hate speech' is understood to include any expression which propagates, incites, promotes or justifies racial hatred, xenophobia, anti-Semitism or other forms of hatred based on intolerance, including intolerance expressed in the form of aggressive nationalism and ethnocentrism, discrimination and hostility towards minorities and people with a migrant background." (Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, Recommendation No. (97) 20)

Cyberbullying

Communication options via social media and messenger services have become increasingly important in recent years. As useful and beneficial as these means of communication
are, they also confront society with risks. Cyberbullying/cyberbullying in particular is increasingly becoming the focus of public discussion. Cyberbullying/ cyberbullying (hereafter referred to as cyberbullying) is de facto to be understood as bullying in virtual space.59 The shitstorm, to which insulting, aggressive, threatening statements on the net are attributed, is also a form of cyberbullying. Other forms of abuse of such means of communication are known as cyber-stalking, the permanent following of people, or happy slapping, the publication of videos filmed with a mobile phone showing beating attacks.60 Cybercrime, such as data theft, credit card fraud, etc., also fall into the category of violence on the Internet. Cybergrooming involves targeting people online to establish sexual contact - a form of sexual harassment.

Learning aims

Learning aims

He/she is able to recognise hate speech and decipher the arguments of the haters.

He/she is able to recognise cyberbullying and can defend him/herself against it.

KnowledgeSkillsCompetences

He/she can

  • describe Hate Speech and its characteristics
  • name up to three groups that are frequently affected by hate speech.
  • Describe how to respond to hate postings.
  • Describe cyberbullying and reasons why cyberbullying is on the rise.
  • Describe how to respond to cyberbullying

He/she can

  • develop a strategy to recognise hate comments
  • Match hate comments to a specific group that is being targeted.
  • Develop a strategy to report hate comments
  • Develop a strategy to report cyberbullying

He/she is able to

  • apply strategies to decipher hate comments depending on the context
  • Apply strategies to report hate comments
  • Apply strategies to report cyberbullying

Learning material

ExerciseShort descriptionTypeTime neededDescription and material

c2L01 - Hate Speech - An Introduction

The purpose of this exercise is to take a closer look at the topic of "Hate Speech", especially which factors promote it.Individual, group work, plenum2 - 5 units à 45 mindetail description....

c2L02 - Hate Speech - Who is behind it?

This exercise engages with the "haters" and attempts to decipher the arguments of the "haters."Individual, group work, plenum2 - 5 units à 45 mindetail description....

c2L03 - Cyberbullying - can affect anyone

In this exercise, learners will explore the terms and forms of cyberbullying and discuss factors that promote cyberbullying.Individual, group work, plenum2 - 3 units à 45 mindetail description....

c2L04 - Protecting against and dealing with bullies

In this exercise, learners are asked to consider how to protect themselves from and deal with such attacks.Individual, group work, plenum2 - 5 units à 45 mindetail description....
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