Course Schedule

Veranstaltungen von Prof. Dr. Jan Müggenburg

Lehrveranstaltungen

History of Computing: Epistemology of Personal Computing (Seminar)

Inhalt: This seminar will delve into the fascinating history of personal computing, examining how computers have evolved and impacted society over time. Through a combination of historical analysis, technical instruction, and hands-on experimentation, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complex narratives surrounding the development of computers. We will explore the competing stories of computer invention, from the role of the military and business in the development of the mainframe to the counterculture's influence on the personal computer. Students will learn to think critically about the histories they are taught and the role technology plays in shaping society. Students will develop their writing and historical thinking skills, while also gaining a greater awareness of the historical materiality of computer technology. The course will alternate between seminars offering historical analysis and discussion, and labs providing technical instruction and hands-on experimentation with vintage computer systems and technologies. By exploring the history of personal computing from the mid-1970s to the late-1980s, students will gain a richer understanding of the cultural and technological forces that have shaped our modern digital world. This seminar is ideal for students interested in the intersection of technology, history, and culture, and will provide a unique opportunity to engage with the inner workings of computers and their outermost cultural forms.

Leuphana Bachelor - Major Digital Media - History and Epistemology of Digital Media

Media Design and Accessibility (stream A+B) (Vorlesung)

Dozent/in: Jan Müggenburg, Anna-Marie Rönsch

Termin:
wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 14:00 - 15:30 | 06.04.2026 - 24.05.2026 | HMS | Ditze-Hörsaal
Einzeltermin | Do, 30.04.2026, 14:00 - Do, 30.04.2026, 15:30 | HMS | Ditze-Hörsaal

Inhalt: This lecture introduces students to digital accessibility. Experts from the digital industry will give talks on topics as wide ranging as live captioning, accessible web design, diversity in the media and the accessibility of digital tools such as PowerPoint. The lecture series concludes with a visit to the studios of Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR) on 7th and 21st May.

Leuphana Bachelor - Major Digital Media - Practical Experience in Digital Media I

Theoretical and Technical Stream (Kolloquium)

Dozent/in: Jan Müggenburg

Inhalt: This course is recommended for students planning to develop an theoretical/historical or a technological research project. In this seminar, we will address the challenges of scientific writing. First, we will explore the question of how theoretical, historical, and technological research can be conducted in the field of digital media, discussing various scientific methods. In the subsequent course of the seminar, we will delve into the individual steps of project planning, research, and the search for suitable research literature and other sources. We will also examine helpful strategies for constructing a scientific argument and preparing a draft manuscript.

Leuphana Bachelor - Major Digital Media - Research Colloquium

BA Colloquium (Kolloquium)

Dozent/in: Jan Müggenburg, Anna-Marie Rönsch

Termin:
Einzeltermin | Do, 11.06.2026, 14:00 - Do, 11.06.2026, 19:00 | HMS 139
Einzeltermin | Do, 18.06.2026, 14:00 - Do, 18.06.2026, 19:00 | HMS 231/232

Inhalt: In this colloquium, we focus on forming an exciting and answerable research question for a BA thesis. We look at the relationship between formulating a hypothesis and subsequently identifying methods to guide the inquiry. The colloquium is a process of discovery best conducted with peers. The study of Digital Culture increasingly calls for interdisciplinary methods – you have a considerable amount of latitude in terms of your topic and methods. This disciplinary latitude means that choosing a topic narrow enough to answer in a BA thesis is critical. For this reason, much of the feedback given in the initial stages amounts to “be more specific.” Accordingly, you will get the most out of this colloquium if you arrive with a clearly defined topic. You have to know the boundaries (e.g., a time frame, geographic area, demographics).

Leuphana Bachelor - Major Digital Media - BA-Thesis