Teaching code

4S008141

Teacher

Maria Gabriella Landuzzi

Coordinator

Maria Gabriella Landuzzi

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION

Period

Sem. 1A dal Sep 26, 2022 al Nov 5, 2022.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding 1. Knowledge and understanding the sociological aspects characterizing the concepts of socialization, primary socialization and identity, in relation to a socio-cultural context. 2. Knowledge and understanding the primary socialization as a process aimed at favoring the construction of social identity. 3. Knowledge and understanding the socialization agencies that characterize the current context, with particular reference to the family and services for children, paying attention to the related socialization techniques. 4. Knowledge and understanding the relationship between identity and difference, also through the concept of "inferiorization" and stigma. Applying knowledge and understanding 1. To apply the learned knowledge in order to identify and describe the processes that lead to the construction of social identity and difference and to recognize its languages, also in complex social and relational contexts. 2. To broaden one's "professional look", observing and entering into relationships with others, without preconceptions, recognizing their points of view. 3. To recognize, observing with different points of view, stigmatizing processes and languages, in order to promote positive and virtuous relationships. 4. Using the concepts learned and their relative dimensions and characteristics, as a sort of "toolbox" to deal with professionals today, the complexity that characterizes the socialization process.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Although some basic concepts will be briefly re-proposed, the knowledge of the basic notions of the sociological discipline is fundamental.

Program

To achieve the training objectives, the course will deal with the following topics:
• A changing context: "liquid" modernity and complexity
• The socio-cultural system and the learning of roles
• Processes of socialization and primary socialization
• Socialization, identity and difference
• The family as the primary socialization agency
• Socialization and early childhood: childcare services, peer groups, the media
• How to socialize: communication and relationship
• Stigmatization and social inferiorization
• Types of stigma
• Stigma and social relationships

Bibliography

Didactic methods

The TEACHING METHODS adopted in the classroom include the use of:
- lectures, dedicated to the transmission of basic notions and key categories, useful for the implementation of theoretical knowledge;
- interactive lessons, characterized by the analysis of films and exemplary materials, by common discussion, group work, exercises and where possible, by the relationship with privileged witnesses, aimed at improving learning skills, applied understanding, teamwork , relationship and communication.

Learning assessment procedures

The assessment of learning outcomes is the same for everyone (attending and non-attending students, as well as Erasmus students) and involves a mixed written test featuring 18 multiple choice questions and 3 open questions.

Evaluation criteria

The mixed written test intends to evaluate
- knowledge related to the topics studied
- the ability to synthesize and the property of language
- the ability to analyze and compare different points of view.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Each correct answer to the test part is worth 1 point.
Each correct answer to the open question is worth up to 4 points.
The final evaluation is expressed in 30/30.

Exam language

italiano