Mass media and technology are narrowly connected with the mechanisms of public opinion formation and both élite and citizens behaviour. The aim of the course is giving students knowledge and tools in order to analyse (theories, concepts, empirical research)and undestand the relationships between the processes of public opinion formation and the characteristics of the media. The course will put a prevalent focus on the Italian case in comparative perspective.
Course Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Mainly lectures, plus some tasks and discussions.
Assessment Methods
Written, articulated in tasks and questions (exams in the january-february session); Oral (subsequent sessions). The exam aims at testing students' competence (substantively and methodologically) in analysing the relationship between the processes of public opinion formation and élite, media and citizens. Attending students will also have the opportunity to carry out exercises and research which might (if positive) replace the exam.
Texts
Texts will be indicated at the beginning of the classes and on the Kiro page of the course.
Contents
The topics dealt with will be: public opinion; public opinion and democracy; polls, surveys and social media analysis; mass media and the technological revolution, politics on the media, media analysis, media consumption, electoral campaigns, voting.
Course Language
Italian
More information
In case other informations are needed, please contact the course coordinator.
