Media and Politics Lab
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
Undefined
Expected learning outcomes
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Lesson period: Third trimester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Third trimester
Course syllabus
Sessions outline (preliminary):
Session 1 - Introduction: Media & Politics and Changes in The Media Landscape
Session 2 - Media Consumption Over Time and Across Generations
Session 3 - Comparing Media Systems
Session 4 - Journalism & Democracy; Agenda Setting
Session 5 - Media Effects on Public Opinion & Political Preferences
Session 6 - Media Bias, Trust in Media
Session 7 - Political Polarization
Session 8 - Social Media
Session 9 - Political Campaigns
Session 10 - Fake News, Misinformation
Session 1 - Introduction: Media & Politics and Changes in The Media Landscape
Session 2 - Media Consumption Over Time and Across Generations
Session 3 - Comparing Media Systems
Session 4 - Journalism & Democracy; Agenda Setting
Session 5 - Media Effects on Public Opinion & Political Preferences
Session 6 - Media Bias, Trust in Media
Session 7 - Political Polarization
Session 8 - Social Media
Session 9 - Political Campaigns
Session 10 - Fake News, Misinformation
Prerequisites for admission
No specific preliminary knowledge is required. This is an entry-level class also regarding English language. While the class is taught in English, no particular level is required.
Students are required to register for the course by 31 March through the following form: https://forms.gle/KgPKu5GsX6K3Unyh8
Students are required to register for the course by 31 March through the following form: https://forms.gle/KgPKu5GsX6K3Unyh8
Teaching methods
The sessions are set up through a combination of short interactive lectures, class discussions, group exercises and assignments, student presentation, and practical sessions where we apply media analysis and simulations. Students are expected to study the assigned literature and are encouraged to come with their questions to class. The most important readings will also be discussed and explained in short lectures.
Teaching Resources
Literature (assigned or discussed/read in class):
- Druckman, J. N. (2017). Media Effects in Politics: Oxford Bibliographies Online: Political Science. doi: 10.1093/obo/9780199756223-0033
- Selected chapters from: Mazzoleni, Gianpietro (eds.) The international encyclopedia of political communication, 2015. (Political Journalism, Media Effects Theories, Public Opinion, Political Polarization, Social Media)
- Lazarsfeld, P. F, B. Berelson and H. Gaudet (1944). The People's Choice: How the Voter Makes Up His Mind in a Presidential Campaign. New York: Columbia University Press, chapter 1, 14 and 16.
- Prior, M. (2007). Post-broadcast democracy: How media choice increases inequality in political involvement and polarizes elections. Cambridge University Press. Chapter 1.
- Hallin, D. C. and P. Mancini (2004). Comparing media systems: Three models of media and politics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 2, 4.
In the final detailed syllabus, the readings will be specified by topic.
The chapters from books not available in the library will be provided through MyAriel.
- Druckman, J. N. (2017). Media Effects in Politics: Oxford Bibliographies Online: Political Science. doi: 10.1093/obo/9780199756223-0033
- Selected chapters from: Mazzoleni, Gianpietro (eds.) The international encyclopedia of political communication, 2015. (Political Journalism, Media Effects Theories, Public Opinion, Political Polarization, Social Media)
- Lazarsfeld, P. F, B. Berelson and H. Gaudet (1944). The People's Choice: How the Voter Makes Up His Mind in a Presidential Campaign. New York: Columbia University Press, chapter 1, 14 and 16.
- Prior, M. (2007). Post-broadcast democracy: How media choice increases inequality in political involvement and polarizes elections. Cambridge University Press. Chapter 1.
- Hallin, D. C. and P. Mancini (2004). Comparing media systems: Three models of media and politics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 2, 4.
In the final detailed syllabus, the readings will be specified by topic.
The chapters from books not available in the library will be provided through MyAriel.
Assessment methods and Criteria
This is a pass/fail course. Active class participation is mandatory. Students are allowed to miss up to two sessions with a valid reason, but there is a strict 80% minimum participation required to pass the course, and students are expected to actively partake in the class activities.
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION - University credits: 3
Laboratories: 20 hours
Professor:
Van Ditmars Mathilde Maria
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