The course deals with a critical analysis of the gender representations in media. The first part gives a literature overview on the role and influence of media in the social construction of male and female identities. In the second part, methodological tools will be provided in order to deepen the gender perspective in the analysis of communication practices in various media environments (whether digital or not).
The course aims to:
• strengthen the disciplinary knowledge related to the relationship between gender identity and media;
• enhance critical analysis skills through interactive and laboratory teaching;
• encourage the active participation of students with presentations during the lessons, in order to practice their verbal abilities and communication skills.
The course aims to:
• strengthen the disciplinary knowledge related to the relationship between gender identity and media;
• enhance critical analysis skills through interactive and laboratory teaching;
• encourage the active participation of students with presentations during the lessons, in order to practice their verbal abilities and communication skills.
teacher profile teaching materials
A. L. Tota (2008), Gender e media. Verso un immaginario sostenibile, Meltemi, Milano (PAR.: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10)
S. Capecchi (2014), Methodological problems in gender and media research, Qual Quant, 48, pp. 837–844
Programme
The course deals with a critical analysis of gender representations in the media. The first part gives an overview on the concept of gender and the role of media in the social construction of male and female identities. The course aims to provide students with the methodological tools to analyse communication practices in various media (whether digital or not) from a gendered perspective. The second part is dedicated to lab activities. The research lab includes working in groups and will involve students in the design of research paths on specific topics.Core Documentation
D. Richardson (2015), Conceptualising Gender, in V. Robinson & D. Richardson (eds), Gender and Women’s Studies, Palgrave, pp. 3-22A. L. Tota (2008), Gender e media. Verso un immaginario sostenibile, Meltemi, Milano (PAR.: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10)
S. Capecchi (2014), Methodological problems in gender and media research, Qual Quant, 48, pp. 837–844
Reference Bibliography
FIRST PART Saraceno, C., Stella, S. P. (Eds.). (1996). Genere: la costruzione sociale del femminile e del maschile. Il mulino, Bologna Bourdieu P., (1999), Il dominio maschile, Feltrinelli, Milano. SECOND PART Capecchi, S. (2015). Female Politicians in the News Media Landscape. Problemi dell'informazione, 40(3), 527-548. Capecchi, S. (2011). Il corpo erotizzato delle donne negli spot pubblicitari e nelle riviste di moda femminile, POLIS, XXV, 3, pp. 393-417 Klaus, E., & Kassel, S. (2005). The veil as a means of legitimization: An analysis of the interconnectedness of gender, media and war. Journalism, 6(3), 335-355. Lünenborg m., Elfriede Fürsich (2014) Media and the Intersectional Other, Feminist Media Studies, 14:6, 959-975 O’Brien a. (2017) Feminine or feminist? Women’s media leadership, Feminist Media Studies, 17:5, 836-850Type 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 in lab work. The students, in groups of three to four, will choose and analyze a media text from a gendered point of view. 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 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 the classroom. This exercise will be awarded a score of one to three in addition to the exam grade.