New Media Sociology
A.Y. 2020/2021
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.
- 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.
Lesson period: First semester
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
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Lectures will be held online via Teams. Students can find the code needed to join the online lectures on the ariel website: https://eorlandisnm.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Course syllabus
Introduction to sociology of culture and communication
Media and contemporary society
Social theory and communication theory
Media and contemporary society
Social theory and communication theory
Prerequisites for admission
No previous knowledge in sociology is required
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
Books:
· Stella, Riva, Scarcelli, Drusian (2018) Sociologia dei New Media, 2° edizione, UTET, Torino.
· Cap. 1 e 2 (pp. 17-44) di Miller et al. (2018) Come il Mondo ha cambiato i social media, UCL Press, Londra. You can dowload the book from the webiste https://www.uclpress.co.uk/collections/series-why-we-post
Journal articles (dowload from the library e-Journal section):
· A. Minuz (2018) «I Ferragnez. Le nozze e la celebrazione di Instagram», in Studi Culturali, 25 (2): 271-278.
· Comunello, Mulargia, Parisi (2017) «Non guardarmi, non ti sento. Processi di sense giving nella controversia sui vaccini infantili tra gli utenti di Facebook», in Problemi dell'informazione, 42 (3): 431-457.
· Miconi (2019) «Normalità sotto assedio. Una ricerca qualitativa sull'uso dei social in Palestina», in Studi Culturali, 26 (3): 473-492.
Students who dpn't attend the classes are also advised to read pages 59-78, 121-140 and 329-360 of the book: Leonini, Rebughini (2010) Letture di sociologia, Guerini, Milano.
· Stella, Riva, Scarcelli, Drusian (2018) Sociologia dei New Media, 2° edizione, UTET, Torino.
· Cap. 1 e 2 (pp. 17-44) di Miller et al. (2018) Come il Mondo ha cambiato i social media, UCL Press, Londra. You can dowload the book from the webiste https://www.uclpress.co.uk/collections/series-why-we-post
Journal articles (dowload from the library e-Journal section):
· A. Minuz (2018) «I Ferragnez. Le nozze e la celebrazione di Instagram», in Studi Culturali, 25 (2): 271-278.
· Comunello, Mulargia, Parisi (2017) «Non guardarmi, non ti sento. Processi di sense giving nella controversia sui vaccini infantili tra gli utenti di Facebook», in Problemi dell'informazione, 42 (3): 431-457.
· Miconi (2019) «Normalità sotto assedio. Una ricerca qualitativa sull'uso dei social in Palestina», in Studi Culturali, 26 (3): 473-492.
Students who dpn't attend the classes are also advised to read pages 59-78, 121-140 and 329-360 of the book: Leonini, Rebughini (2010) Letture di sociologia, Guerini, Milano.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Students are required to take a written exam. The exam will take place in the classroom and will last 90 minutes. Registration via SIFA online services is compulsory.
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Orlandi Edda Cecilia Maria
Professor(s)