The course aims to:
• introduce the main concepts of the methodology of research in the field of social and communication sciences;
• consolidate the skills in research methodology, through the design and implementation of ethnographic investigation paths;
• enhance critical analysis skills through interactive and laboratory teaching;
• encourage the active participation of the students with exercises and presentations during the lessons, in order to improve their verbal abilities and communication skills.
• introduce the main concepts of the methodology of research in the field of social and communication sciences;
• consolidate the skills in research methodology, through the design and implementation of ethnographic investigation paths;
• enhance critical analysis skills through interactive and laboratory teaching;
• encourage the active participation of the students with exercises and presentations during the lessons, in order to improve their verbal abilities and communication skills.
teacher profile teaching materials
The main stages and strategies of the field research, with particular emphasis on the ethnographic method, will be explored during the second part. Students will participate in laboratory activities to plan and implement research projects on topics agreed with the teacher.
G. Gobo, Descrivere il mondo. Teoria e pratica del metodo etnografico in sociologia, Carocci, Roma 2001
Programme
The course develops methodological skills in order to undertake research in the field of communication studies. The first part of the course will examine the methodological framework for the study of culture and communication.The main stages and strategies of the field research, with particular emphasis on the ethnographic method, will be explored during the second part. Students will participate in laboratory activities to plan and implement research projects on topics agreed with the teacher.
Core Documentation
W. Griswold , Un framework metodologico per lo studio della cultura, in M. Santoro, R. Sassatelli (a cura di), Studiare la cultura. Nuove prospettive sociologiche, Il Mulino, Bologna 2009, pp. 253-285G. Gobo, Descrivere il mondo. Teoria e pratica del metodo etnografico in sociologia, Carocci, Roma 2001
Reference Bibliography
Becker, H. S. (2007), I trucchi del mestiere come fare ricerca sociale, Bologna, Il mulino Blumer H. (1954), What is wrong with social theory ?, “American sociological review”, (19)1, 3-10 Cellini E. (2008), L'osservazione nelle scienze umane, Milano, FrancoAngeli Corbetta P. (1999), Metodologia e tecniche della ricerca sociale, Bologna, Il Mulino De Feo A., Pitzalis M., (2018), Le fiere dell’orientamento. La scelta come dramma sociale e come mercato, in «Etnografia e Ricerca Qualitativa», n.2, 251-275 Marradi, A. (1996), Metodo come arte in «Quaderni di sociologia», (40)10, 71-92Type of delivery of the course
The first part consists mainly of lectures supported by Power Point presentations. Some classes will be hosted by guest lecturers who are leading in this field. The second part will be based on lab work. Students will plan and complete a research project in the field of ethnography, whose topic must be approved by the course leader. Group work will be presented in the classroom according to a deadline established with the teacher. The presentations will also be enhanced by debates in the classroom, in order to encourage an interactive educational environment.Attendance
Attending students who have participated in 80% or more of the classes have the opportunity to use the research lab. Course attendance will be recorded during each lesson.Type of evaluation
Both attending and non-attending students must pass a written test. This will consist of three open questions, each of which is awarded a mark from one to ten. During the course, attending students who have participated in the 80% or more of the classes have the opportunity to use the research lab. These students will then present the results of their laboratory work in class. This exercise will then be awarded a score of one to three in addition to the exam grade.