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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.
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CURRICULUM TIPO:
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
12
D
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further activities
12
F
-

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 cultural and communicative processes  (2024/2025)

Teaching code

4S010265

Academic staff

Debora Viviani, Gian Paolo Lazzer

Coordinator

Debora Viviani

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION

Period

CuCi 1 A, CuCi 1 B

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course focuses on the main sociological dimensions of the concept of culture and communication. At the end of the course, the student must apply the main theoretical and methodological tools of the sociology of culture and communication.

Prerequisites and basic notions

No prerequisites

Program

Starting from the sociological perspective on the concept of culture, the course intends to reflect on tourist consumption. After a historical-social excursus, the last part of the course will focus on food and wine tourism, starting from the assumption that food is an element of material culture. The results of a survey relating to food consumption will be presented, as an example of social research in this area.

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Didactic methods

Frontal lessons. Some seminars with experts are planned

Learning assessment procedures

Written test. Four semi-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

Evaluation criteria

Applied knowledge and understanding;
Communication skills;
Ability to systematically connect the different parts of the program;
Ability to critically investigate concepts

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final vote is the result of the number of correct answers

Exam language

italiano

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