The course will explore a) the contributions of visual and filmic sociology to the analysis of social phenomena; b) the key role of images as object and social construction
The course aims at providing a whole array of conceptual and methodological tools in order to introduce students to social research, by particularly focusing on visual sociology
To develop a critical knowledge on the place of images in contemporary societies
To develop an introductory knowledge on filmic and visual methods applied to social theory and research
The course opts for a teaching method focused on participation, direct experience, knowledge co-production. The course will use films and images produced by the Laboratory for Visual Sociology
The course will explore possibilitues and the transformation involved by visual methodology in social description and interpretation in the following fields:
-urban studies
-migrations
-emprisonment
gender studies
P. Burke, Eyewitnessing, London: Cornell University Press, N.Y 2003
Queirolo Palmas L, Stagi L. ( a cura di), Fare sociologia visuale, Trento, Professional dreamers; (free download: http://www.professionaldreamers.net/?p=3500)
Ricevimento: At the beginning and end of every class during the course period During the other periods, students have to contact the teacher in order to fix an appointment.
Ricevimento: At the beginning and end of every class during the course period. During the other periods, students have to contact the teacher in order to fix an appointment. Federico Rahola (1st semester): Tuesday, from 10 to 12.30 AM, at Disfor, room n° 3A3 – 3rd floor - C.so Podestà 2
SALVATORE PALIDDA (President)
LUCA GIUSEPPE QUEIROLO PALMAS (President)
FEDERICO RAHOLA (President)
CLAUDIO TORRIGIANI (President)
Second semester
METHODOLOGY OF SOCIAL RESEARCH (SOCIOLOGY)
- For students attendine classes: Discussion on a) a text elaborated by students; b) assigned books and articles
- oral exam on books and articles for students non attending classes
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For students attending classes: the course will assess the students ability to articulate sociological knowledge with micro research experience in different fields
For all students: the course will assess the students ability to applly visual theory and methods in the analysis of different social phenomena
