Might ChatGPT make doctor visits obsolete? Why are millions of users diagnosing ADHD, autism, or trauma through TikTok content? And how did a prescription drug such as Ozempic become one of the most visible health trends of the digital age? In contemporary media environments, health information no longer flows exclusively from scientific institutions and medical professionals to the public. Instead, it is increasingly produced, interpreted, and contested by influencers, online communities, algorithms, and AI systems, raising fundamental questions about expertise, evidence, and trust.

This seminar explores how health knowledge is communicated, negotiated, and challenged across different media and social contexts. We will examine current health trends and controversies by drawing on contemporary research. In doing so, we will develop a critical understanding of how health-related knowledge is presented and processed in both academic and public contexts.

Required coursework (not graded): Oral presentation / co-facilitation of a seminar session (group work)

Degree-relevant examination (graded): scientific poster with a presentation (group work)

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