Facts & Contexts Matter

Media literacy in East Asia & Europe

The project focuses on innovative practices in media literacy education. The central question is how high-tech democracies such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are dealing with misinformation, hate speech, and the spread of conspiracy ideologies online.

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“On the trail of
rumours”

(COMING SOON)

How often do you question rumours you encounter online? Discover our new eight-part video series, highlighting East Asia's approach to disinformation and hate speech.

Cartoon scene featuring diverse individuals working on laptops, focused on a map opf East Asia, representing teamwork and digital communication. © Yukari Mishima

About
About “Facts & Contexts Matter”

The project focuses on innovative practices in media literacy education. The central question is how high-tech democracies such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are dealing with misinformation, hate speech, and the spread of conspiracy ideologies online.

© bpb/Goethe-Institut; Illustration: Yukari Mishima
Event
“We need to get used to manipulation as a society”

In October of 2023, twelve East Asian and European experts met to discuss dealing effectively with misinformation and hate speech online. They also presented innovative solutions from their regions.

© bpb/Goethe-Institut; Illustration: Yukari Mishima
Training
Addressing hate speech in the classroom

Societies negotiate their values and norms in controversies surrounding hate speech. Joachim Scharloth, Professor at Waseda University, talked about how hate speech manifests itself linguistically and situationally, how it is determined, and what potential the topic has in the classroom.

© bpb/Goethe-Institut; Illustration: Yukari Mishima