Sociology and Culture
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The objective of this course is that of introducing the students to the sociological theoretical tools which provide the ability to understand and analyse contemporary societies in all their complexity and articulation
Expected learning outcomes
To give to the students the necessary theoretical framework to understand and explain the complexities of contemporary societies , and the necessary awareness of the contradictions of everyday social living.
Lesson period: First trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First trimester
Course syllabus
his course is aimed at giving an introduction to Sociology, a discipline which provides the instruments to understand contemporary
societies in all their complexities and contradictions. Particular relevance will be given to the study of modern western societies, the
relations between societies and market, the relevance of power in social life, the development of urban culture, of multiethnic and
hybrid cultures in contemporary social experiences. Particular emphasis will be given to the relationship between social interaction and
communication, to the cultural theories and to the study of language as a social construction.
societies in all their complexities and contradictions. Particular relevance will be given to the study of modern western societies, the
relations between societies and market, the relevance of power in social life, the development of urban culture, of multiethnic and
hybrid cultures in contemporary social experiences. Particular emphasis will be given to the relationship between social interaction and
communication, to the cultural theories and to the study of language as a social construction.
Prerequisites for admission
no
Teaching methods
mixed methods
Teaching Resources
Antony Giddens, Sutton, Fondamenti di sociologia, il Mulino, Bologna, 2015
D.Miller, Come il mondo ha cambiato i social media, Milano, Ledizioni, 2018
Per gli studenti iscritti a lauree magistrali si deve aggiungere il testo:
Luisa Leonini, Paola Rebughini, Letture di sociologia, Guerini, Milano, 2010 tutto
D.Miller, Come il mondo ha cambiato i social media, Milano, Ledizioni, 2018
Per gli studenti iscritti a lauree magistrali si deve aggiungere il testo:
Luisa Leonini, Paola Rebughini, Letture di sociologia, Guerini, Milano, 2010 tutto
Assessment methods and Criteria
written
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Leonini Luisa Maria
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Leonini Luisa Maria