Political Media Education in Braunschweig: Understanding democracy and using media critically
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Political Media Education: Democracy begins with a critical view
How do we orient ourselves in a fragmented and hybrid media world? The lecture and workshop with Prof. Dr. Tong-Jin Smith will focus on political media education as a central building block of democratic infrastructure on November 3, 2026, in Braunschweig. The event combines scientific classification, journalistic experience, and practical impulses for everyday life.
Media as the supporting infrastructure of democracy
An informed society does not arise by itself. Media shape public debates, political opinion formation, and the understanding of current events. At the center is the question of how people evaluate information, classify sources, and navigate safely in a complex news landscape.
Lecture and workshop from a journalistic perspective
Prof. Dr. Tong-Jin Smith brings extensive experience from journalism, research, and higher education. She has worked for Welt am Sonntag, Tagesspiegel, and ZDF, taught at various universities, and co-founded the Center for Media and Information Literacy at Freie Universität Berlin. Her work connects media competence, political education, and democratic responsibility.
Current examples, joint reflection
Using examples from research and practice, the focus is on the challenges of digital communication, the impact of media, and individual contributions to a resilient democracy. The format creates space for concentrated information, exchange, and an active audience atmosphere. This event is aimed at everyone who wants to understand news more consciously and critically accompany social developments.
An evening for orientation and media competence
The event will take place in the Franziskussaal of the Ev. Akademie Abt Jerusalem. In the calm atmosphere of the venue, a framework for concentrated listening and open discussions is created. The organization as a lecture and workshop makes the offer particularly accessible for adults, politically interested individuals, educational activists, and people who want to deepen their media competence.
Conclusion: Democracy needs informed media users
The evening demonstrates why political media education extends far beyond school and training. Visitors can expect a well-founded insight into media, opinion formation, and democratic responsibility - combined with suggestions for their own handling of information. Those seeking orientation in digital media worlds will experience a relevant and stimulating educational evening in Braunschweig.
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