Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
IUS/10
6
B
INF/01
1 course to be chosen among the following
12
B
L-LIN/01 ,M-FIL/01
12
B
L-FIL-LET/11 ,L-FIL-LET/12
1/2 courses to be chosen among the following
6
B
M-STO/04
12
B
SECS-P/08
6
B
M-GGR/02
6
B
SPS/01
6
B
SPS/07
1 course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-ART/07
6
B
SPS/08
3 courses to be chosen among the following
6
C
L-LIN/12
6
C
M-STO/08
6
C
L-ART/06
6
C
L-LIN/12
6
C
L-LIN/10
6
C
L-LIN/04
6
C
L-LIN/03
6
C
L-LIN/14
6
C
L-LIN/13
6
C
SPS/02
6
C
M-PED/01
6
C
L-ART/06
6
C
L-LIN/21
6
C
L-LIN/21
6
C
L-LIN/07
6
C
L-LIN/05

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-ART/06
6
B
L-ART/06
1 course to be chosen among the following
12
B
INF/01
12
B
M-PSI/06
Tirocinio specifico in ambito giornalistico o editoriale
6
F
-
Dissertazione
24
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-ART/06
6
B
L-ART/06
1 course to be chosen among the following
12
B
INF/01
12
B
M-PSI/06
Tirocinio specifico in ambito giornalistico o editoriale
6
F
-
Dissertazione
24
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
12
D
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations
iIntroductory
padvanced
mMasterful

Sociology of journalism (m)  (2018/2019)

Teaching code

4S000886

Teacher

Gian Paolo Lazzer

Coordinator

Gian Paolo Lazzer

Credits

6

Also offered in courses:

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SPS/07 - GENERAL SOCIOLOGY

Period

Sem. 1A dal Sep 24, 2018 al Nov 10, 2018.

Lessons timetable Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to make students aware of the fundamental concepts of the sociology of mass communications and the sociological reflection on the main mass-medium.

Program

The course will deal with the main theories concerning communication and in particular mass communication. It also examines the more interesting and recent communicative phenomena. Particularly encouraged will be the ability to think independently, the use of libraries and the autonomy of judgment of the student.
Part of the course is devoted to the use of photography in investigative journalism and sociology.
It will focus on the concept of public opinion, its historical development and its most recent changes will be explored. As for the topic of journalism, it will be implemented a critical reading of articles and videos that concern local news, economy and sport.

Reference texts:

- Gili G., Colombo F., Comunicazione, cultura, società. L’approccio sociologico alla relazione comunicativa, La Scuola, Brescia. (Capitoli 1 – 2 – 3 – 6)
- Stella R., L' immagine della notizia. Nuovi stili giornalistici nella società dell'informazione, FrancoAngeli, Milano.
- Dispense del docente
Un testo a scelta tra (non frequentanti):
- Habermas J., Storia e critica dell’opinione pubblica, Laterza, Bari.
- Lippmann W., L’opinione Pubblica, Donzelli, Roma.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Gili G., Colombo F. Comunicazione, cultura e società. L'approccio sociologico alla relazione comunicativa La Scuola 2012
Renato Stella L' immagine della notizia. Nuovi stili giornalistici nella società dell'informazione Franco Angeli 2004
Walter Lippmann L' opinione pubblica  
J. Habermas Storia e critica dell'opinione pubblica laterza 1990

Examination Methods

Written exam through open questions

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE