New Media Sociology

A.Y. 2020/2021
6
Max ECTS
48
Overall hours
SSD
SPS/08
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to introduce students to the study of sociology applied to new media. We will discuss the main points of debate about the birth and development of digital media. In doing so, we will refer to the main sociological ideas on which they are based and we will analyse empirical examples in their social context.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will have learned to:
- Put in context the main theoretical approaches in the debate about the news media.
- Look at media products (content, frames, use) in their wider social context.
- Analyse communication as a socio-cultural process.
- Think critically and problematize points of views, techniques and routines.
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 semester
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours