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 second part of the course will outline the main approaches and strategies of research in the communication sciences, with a focus on qualitative and creative methods for social research.
- Wendy Griswold (2009), Un framework metodologico per lo studio della cultura, in M. Santoro, R. Sassatellin(a cura di), Studiare la cultura. Nuove prospettive sociologiche, Il Mulino, Bologna, pp. 253-285
SECOND PART
- Mario Cardano, Luigi Gariglio (2024), Metodi qualitativi. Pratiche di ricerca in presenza, a distanza e ibride, Carocci, Roma
- Alberta Giorgi, Micol Pizzolati, Elena Vacchelli (2021), Metodi creativi per la ricerca sociale. Contesto, pratiche, strumenti, il Mulino, Bologna (Up to and including Chapter 7).
Mutuazione: 20710006 METODOLOGIE DELLE SCIENZE DELLA COMUNICAZIONE in DAMS (Discipline delle Arti, della Musica e dello Spettacolo) L-3 DE FEO ANTONIETTA
Programme
The course aims to develop methodological competences in the communication and social sciences. The first part of the course will examine research design in the social sciences, differentiating between qualitative and quantitative methods.The second part of the course will outline the main approaches and strategies of research in the communication sciences, with a focus on qualitative and creative methods for social research.
Core Documentation
FIRST PART- Wendy Griswold (2009), Un framework metodologico per lo studio della cultura, in M. Santoro, R. Sassatellin(a cura di), Studiare la cultura. Nuove prospettive sociologiche, Il Mulino, Bologna, pp. 253-285
SECOND PART
- Mario Cardano, Luigi Gariglio (2024), Metodi qualitativi. Pratiche di ricerca in presenza, a distanza e ibride, Carocci, Roma
- Alberta Giorgi, Micol Pizzolati, Elena Vacchelli (2021), Metodi creativi per la ricerca sociale. Contesto, pratiche, strumenti, il Mulino, Bologna (Up to and including Chapter 7).
Type of delivery of the course
The course mainly consists of lectures supported by Power Point presentations. Some classes will be hosted by guest lecturers who are leading in this field. The professor will communicate and upload teaching material through the Moodle and Teams platforms available at the University website.Type of evaluation
Both attending and non-attending students must pass a written test, which will consist of three open questions, each of them is awarded a mark from one to ten. The students, with two hours to spare, will have to answer three questions extensively.