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The text highlights the introduction of a new elective course at the Cologne University of Applied Sciences (TH Köln) entitled "Argumentation training against regulars' table slogans". This course, initiated by Prof. Klaus-Peter Hufer, offers students on the Library and Digital Communication programme the opportunity to train in argumentation techniques against right-wing extremist statements. The need for democracy work in libraries is highlighted, emphasising the role of libraries as places where democracy and democratic culture are practised. The article emphasises the increasing research activity on this topic and underlines the relevance of libraries as actors in the promotion of democracy. The course is explained with its aims, content, and methods. In addition, the results of interviews conducted by students with eight libraries on the topic of library democracy work are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The anthology "Text Complexity and Text Understanding" by Angela Schrott, Johanna Wolf, and Christine Pflüger addresses various aspects of text comprehensibility. The twelve contributions in the book mostly come from the field of Romance studies at the University of Kassel. Theoretical models on text complexity, recontextualization, and simplification techniques are discussed. The significance of visual codifications in texts is also debated. One contribution examines the appropriateness of text simplifications in administrative and legal contexts. Analyses on topics such as comics, memes, and digital communication are presented. The volume is primarily aimed at experts but has some shortcomings in terms of explaining terms and does not adequately consider text complexity in some cases. [Extracted from the article]

The book "The Oral Examination" by Matz, Rogge, and Rumlich is an introduction to the topic of oral examinations and is aimed at students of foreign language didactics, trainee teachers, and teachers of modern foreign languages. It covers various aspects of oral examinations, such as the assessment of oral competence, the evaluation of examination performances, and the involvement of learners in the assessment process. The book also proposes a genre-based concept to alleviate the examination situation and combine teaching with digital communication forms. In his report, the author Karl-Walter Florin expresses concerns regarding the presentation and argumentation of the authors regarding oral examinations. He criticizes that the presentation is too abstract and lacks concrete examples. Furthermore, it is unclear whether there is a reference framework that serves as a basis for evaluation. The author wonders whether oral examinations should demonstrate the learning progress or the achieved language level of the examinees. Additionally, he notes that not all cited literature is listed in the bibliography. [Extracted from the article]

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The article "Digital Communication Freedom for People with Disabilities" deals with the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Austria. It points out that measures to simplify communication for people with disabilities are not being adequately implemented. In particular, people with severe communication disabilities have difficulties obtaining appropriate aids and technologies. The article calls for a unified and coordinated collaboration of all government agencies to ensure the implementation of the convention. It also highlights the challenges faced by people with disabilities regarding insurance benefits and support services. The article concludes with an appeal to the legislature to improve the situation and strengthen the rights of people with disabilities. [Extracted from the article]

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The article "Practical experiences with the use of digital communication solutions in probation assistance" deals with the results of a bachelor's thesis in which five professionals in probation assistance were interviewed about the opportunities and challenges of using digital communication solutions. The study shows that digital solutions have the potential to facilitate access to communication between offenders and professionals and to increase contact intensity. The results provide interesting insights into practice and offer impulses for further discussions. It is emphasized that adequate funding is the basis for the further institutionalization of online counseling and recognition. The media literacy of the clientele is assessed differently. It is recommended to select the appropriate setting and consider the challenges and risks of digitization. It is also pointed out that the availability and usability of such solutions pose an ongoing challenge. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Information Science - quo vadis? Fundamentals of Information Science" by Rainer Kuhlen, Dirk Lewandowski, Wolfgang Semar, and Christa Womser-Hacker discusses the theoretical foundations of information science while neglecting the long-standing practice. It also lacks a discussion of data science. The book is divided into six sections and covers various topics such as the concept of information, education in information science, libraries, archives, museums, and information professionals. It also addresses methods and systems of content indexing, knowledge organization, and knowledge representation. The contribution to online marketing emphasizes the pragmatic aspects of this marketing form and highlights the steps in developing a digital marketing strategy. The article also covers various aspects of online marketing, including goal definition, development of action concepts, success measurement, and optimization processes. The protection of privacy and the evaluation of personal data on commercial platforms are critically examined. The contribution to information ethics emphasizes the adherence to value-oriented standards by platform operators. Topics such as German copyright law, data protection law, plagiarism detection, and prevention in scientific research are also addressed. The authors emphasize that plagiarism is a serious problem and that plagiarism detection software alone cannot solve the problem. [Extracted from the article]

This article deals with the digital communication of Do-It-Yourselfers who are active in various Facebook groups and contact each other. For the purpose of research were selected Facebook profiles that publish a wide range of posts. Ideas and tips as well as own successful projects and implementations of DIY projects are presented. The aim of the study is to examine the linguistic structures and stylistic elements and to show how Do-It-Yourselfers communicate in the digital environment. It will also be discussed which technical terms appear in Facebook communication related to DIY and in which contexts they are used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper provides an overview of the state of research on the topic of media and age in Switzerland. The results of the literature analysis show that only very few studies with data from Switzerland are available on this research topic. These analysis focus theoretically and empirically on the digital age divide, namely on the still comparatively low use of information and communication technologies by older people. A shared finding from these studies is the observation that, on the one hand, the digital access and use divides have largely been overcome, but that considerable skill divides continue to exist between the generations. The paper complements the descriptive analysis with normative recommendations on how the digital age divide could be reduced. Finally, further research needs are outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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With the Lisbon Treaty, the position of the High Representative underwent an "upgrade" with the aim of increasing the visibility and coherence of the European Union foreign policy. This article continues and expands a study by Nicolai von Ondarza and Ronja Scheler (2015) and examines to what extent Federica Mogherini, the second post-Lisbon incumbent, lived up to the expectations of "more visibility" and "more coherence". Based on an analysis of her official statements and digital communication activities, the article elicits the thematic priorities during her tenure. It is argued that at least gradual improvements can be detected since 2014: Mogherini used the instrument of declarations less frequently than Catherine Ashton but made more use of her "double hat" and took a more strategic approach than her predecessor, at least in digital diplomacy. The current High Representative and Vice-President of the Commission Josep Borrell continues this course, emphasizing the central role of foreign policy communication in the "battle of narrativest". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present summary describes the book "Digital Writing Registers: Contexts, Forms, and Metapragmatic Reflections" by Florian Busch. The book deals with the use of language in digital media, particularly in social media and messenger services. The author examines various register concepts and analyzes the use of writing and graphic elements in digital communication. The book offers a synthesis of different theoretical approaches and examines the socio-situational contexts, graphic-segmental forms, and metapragmatic ideologies in digital writing registers. Florian Busch examines the pragmatic-literal behavior of young people and their writing registers. The high usage of smartphones, especially the messenger service WhatsApp, plays a crucial role in this. Busch develops a three-stage data collection and analysis procedure to examine the writing registers. The significance of WhatsApp conversations is emphasized due to their specific conversational patterns. Various forms of digital writing are analyzed, including phonostylistic and graphostylistic variations, as well as misspellings and typos. The young people also reflect on the socio-cultural and socio-communicative reasons for certain writing structures. The book offers a comprehensive analysis and is recommended for those interested in linguistics. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes the experiences of the Saxon State and University Library Dresden (SLUB) with digital science communication in and with the Wikiverse. The SLUB uses various platforms such as Wikimedia Commons, Wikiversity, and Wikidata to create and share open teaching and learning materials. By collaborating with other users and communities in the Wikiverse, networks are built and projects are developed. The SLUB benefits from feedback and collaboration with other actors, such as Wikipedians and historical societies. The authors also emphasize the role of citizen science and the possibilities of collaboration between libraries and specialized sciences. [Extracted from the article]

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The article focuses on the possibilities and limitations of distance foreign language teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. Topics include the experiences of Spanish and French teachers; change in the education system due to school closures required new forms of teaching and learning, including digital communication, interaction, and organization; and digitalization of the teaching and learning process led to the rethinking, planning, and execution of foreign language teaching.