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77732-01 - Seminar: Contemporary Debates in Bioethics: Ethics of Loneliness and Social Connection (2 KP)
| Semester | Frühjahrsemester 2026 |
| Angebotsmuster | einmalig |
| Dozierende |
Hannah Assunta Bolt (hannah.bolt@unibas.ch)
Bernice Simone Elger (b.elger@unibas.ch, BeurteilerIn) Annika Luisa Rohrmoser (annika.rohrmoser@unibas.ch) |
| Inhalt | Loneliness, the aversely experienced disparity between desired and existing social connections, is a pressing global health challenge. Distinct from social isolation, the objective lack of social connections, loneliness, is linked to poor mental health and higher all-cause mortality. Numerous interventions have been designed to reduce loneliness at an individual level, yet their population-level impact remains limited. While individuals affected by marginalization and discrimination are disproportionately affected by loneliness, they are not commonly centered in research. This exclusion raises ethical questions of justice and representation. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a magnifying glass, intensifying existing social inequalities and bringing loneliness into sharper public health focus. As a result, loneliness and social connection have become urgent topics for ethical and interdisciplinary inquiry. |
| Lernziele | In this seminar, we will explore loneliness from an interdisciplinary perspective, engaging with ethical perspectives, psychological mechanisms, sociological processes, and more. The goal of the lecture is for students to learn about, understand and to reflect on several of the contemporary ethical and practical issues regarding loneliness and social connection, both in Switzerland and globally. These include autonomy, resource allocation, public health and prevention programs, intercultural competence, and economic considerations. |
| Bemerkungen | Mondays, 12:15 – 13:45 First seminar session on 02.03.2026, no seminar on 06.04. (easter), final session on 11.05.2026 |
| Teilnahmevoraussetzungen | If you have any questions concerning the format, the learning objectives, or your participation, please do not hesitate to contact Hannah Bolt or Annika Rohrmoser via Email. |
| Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
| Einsatz digitaler Medien | kein spezifischer Einsatz |
| HörerInnen willkommen |
| Intervall | Wochentag | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Montag | 12.15-13.45 | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
Einzeltermine
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Montag 02.03.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
| Montag 09.03.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
| Montag 16.03.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
| Montag 23.03.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
| Montag 30.03.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
| Montag 06.04.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | Ostern |
| Montag 13.04.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
| Montag 20.04.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
| Montag 27.04.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
| Montag 04.05.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
| Montag 11.05.2026 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | USB Gebäude B, Hörsaal 3 |
| Module |
Aufbaumodul (Teil C) (Transfakultäre Querschnittsprogramme im freien Kreditpunkte-Bereich) Basismodul (Teil A) (Transfakultäre Querschnittsprogramme im freien Kreditpunkte-Bereich) Doktorat Bio- und Medizinethik: Empfehlungen (Promotionsfach: Bio- und Medizinethik (Studienbeginn vor 01.08.2025)) Doktorat Pflegewissenschaft: Empfehlungen (Promotionsfach: Pflegewissenschaft (Studienbeginn vor 01.08.2025)) Modul: Praktische Philosophie (Master Studienfach: Philosophie) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Global Ageing and Health (Masterstudium: European Global Studies) Wahlbereich Master Pflegewissenschaft: Empfehlungen (Masterstudium: Pflegewissenschaft) |
| Prüfung | Lehrveranst.-begleitend |
| Hinweise zur Prüfung | The seminar is graded as “pass” or “fail.” To receive a “pass” students are expected to: 1. Attend at least 80% of the sessions and participate actively. o University of Basel students: Attend in person; online participation permitted up to 2 times. o EUCOR students: Online participation permitted for all sessions. 2. Prepare for each session by reading the suggested texts (uploaded on ADAM) and submitting a short preparatory discussion question before 80% of the sessions. 3. Develop an plan for an intervention to prevent or reduce loneliness (potentially in groups). Further information will be given at the first session. No possibility to repeat graded submissions; active participation and timely submissions are required for a pass. |
| An-/Abmeldung zur Prüfung | Anmelden: Belegen; Abmelden: Dozierende |
| Wiederholungsprüfung | keine Wiederholungsprüfung |
| Skala | Pass / Fail |
| Belegen bei Nichtbestehen | nicht wiederholbar |
| Zuständige Fakultät | Medizinische Fakultät |
| Anbietende Organisationseinheit | Institut für Bio- und Medizinethik |