Kursinformation

Digital technologies have profoundly reshaped economic and social structures, yet their impact is deeply asymmetrical, reinforcing existing inequalities and creating new forms of digital stratification. This course examines how algorithmic decision-making, platform economies, and transnational governance contribute to disparities in labor markets, data governance, and economic opportunities. Building on existing governance frameworks, we analyze the role of private, state, and civil society actors in shaping digital labor conditions. The course explores key governance challenges, including algorithmic bias, regulatory fragility, and the limits of transnational enforcement.  This interactive course embraces diverse learning approaches, with a strong emphasis on collaborative group work, student-led presentations, short research pitches, and structured group discussions. It also may includes guest lectures, curated podcast episodes featuring external experts as learning materials. A key focus is on how digital inequalities manifest across nation state borders and socio-economic contexts, including comparative insights from the Global South and European labor regulation.