The teaching intends to provide students a basic knowledge of the field of public opinion and mass culture, taking into account the change of contemporary society.
The main aim of the teaching is that students acquire knowledge and understand the role of public opinion and mass culture in the history of the twentieth century.
At the end of the course, students will have acquired knowledge of the main themes of the historiographic debate on the history of public opinion and mass culture.
The main aim of the teaching is that students acquire knowledge and understand the role of public opinion and mass culture in the history of the twentieth century.
At the end of the course, students will have acquired knowledge of the main themes of the historiographic debate on the history of public opinion and mass culture.
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The second part of the course will deal with the Italian case, in particular with the role of television in the formation of public opinion and mass culture.
Finally, the third part will be dedicated to American mass culture, compared with "other" mass cultures, especially the Soviet one.
Alberto Maria Banti, Wonderland. La cultura di massa da Walt Disney ai Pink Floyd, Laterza 2017
Programme
The program includes a historical introduction to the formation of public opinion and mass culture in the twentieth century.The second part of the course will deal with the Italian case, in particular with the role of television in the formation of public opinion and mass culture.
Finally, the third part will be dedicated to American mass culture, compared with "other" mass cultures, especially the Soviet one.
Core Documentation
Irene Piazzoni, Storia delle televisioni in Italia. Dagli esordi alle web tv, Carocci 2019Alberto Maria Banti, Wonderland. La cultura di massa da Walt Disney ai Pink Floyd, Laterza 2017
Reference Bibliography
During the lessons further in-depth texts will be indicated.Type of evaluation
Oral Exam