OVERVIEW

The course explores the basic concepts of Sociology aimed at clarifying the main social dynamics in the living environment, according to specific space-time variables, with attention to the theoretical and empirical connections with the Sociology of communication, in order to enable students to understand the main elements of socialization and their influence on individual and group behaviours, the social change and the relationship between society, culture and communication.

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

To illustrate the concepts used by sociology (culture and society, groups, organizations, family, deviance, inequality, education, mobility, migration, economy, work, power), analysis of globalization and its influence on everyday life. In particular, the illustration of these concepts will be linked to their relationship with the environment and the territory (with specific reference to the urban context, the citizens and the various social groups in it), paying attention to the media and communication aspects.

TEACHING METHODS

Front lectures in attendance, with possibility of participation in thematic seminars on the topics discussed, aulaweb.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course provides the basics of sociology, focusing in particular on the following topics:

The object of sociology and the various sociological paradigms. The formation of modern society and the underlying transformation of capitalism. The plot of the social fabric and its relationship with environment and territory: (social relations, groups, norms, values, power and conflict, collective behaviours). Culture, identity, socialization. Language and communication, the media and the new information and communication technologies. The forms of deviance and crime (their perception and media representation). Stratification, social classes and social mobility. Gender and age differences. Breeds, ethnicities and nations. Family and marriage. Education and education. Economy and Society. Work, production and consumption. Politics and administration. Population and social organization in space and territory.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Specific materials in English for foreign students will be provided by the professor. Foreign students must contact the professor at the beginning of the course.

Otherwise, trhe following texts in Italian are recommended:

Manual A. Bagnasco, M. Barbagli, A. Cavalli, Elementi di sociologia II ed, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2013
One of the following reading books (chosen by the student):

S. Poli., Città vecchia, nuovi anziani. Invecchiamento e postmodernità in una periferia metropolitana, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2012.

A. Gazzola, R. Prampolini, D. Rimondi. Negli spazi pubblici. Utilizzatori temporanei e pratiche sociali a Genova, 2014.

L. Frudà, a cura di, La distanza sociale. Le città italiane tra spazio fisico e spazio socio-culturale, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2007.

F. Colombo, Il potere socievole. Storia e critica dei social media, Bruno Mondadori, Milano 2013

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

STEFANO POLI (President)

NICCOLO' CASIDDU

PAOLO ROSASCO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

II semester

Class schedule

ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written and oral. Students who intend to take the exam must sign up for “scritto e orale” (“written and oral”) in the appeals indicated in the exam session. Preliminary signing up to examination is compulsory.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam will be realized in written mode (5 open questions, 4 in the manual and 1 in the reading book), with possible oral integration if requested by the professor or the student for further assessment of the preparation.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

All students are invited to periodically consult the page of this course on the AulaWeb e-learning portal (accessible from the University site or at: http://www.aulaweb.unige.it/). All information and materials related to this course are provided exclusively on that site.