This course introduces the methods of visual sociology. Visual sociology purports to study visual images as cultural products. The goal of the second part is to study visual output: its production, consumption and meaning in society.
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:
- Visual theories
-migrations
- social movements and solidarity practices
- youth cultures
- jail and emprisonment
- Frisina A. (Ed), 2016, Metodi Visuali di ricerca sociale, Bologna, IL Mulino.
- Queirolo Palmas L, Stagi L. ( a cura di), Fare sociologia visuale, Trento, Professional dreamers; (free download: http://www.professionaldreamers.net/?p=3500)
- Rahola F., 2008, Il grado zero delle immagini, Unicopli (also online access)
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 schedule an appointment.
Ricevimento: 1st semester 24/25 Friday, from 10.00 to 12.30 AM, on Teams platform or directly at Disfor, room n° 3A10 – 3rd floor - C.so Podestà 2 2nd semester 24/25: Monday from 10.00 to 12.30 AM, on Teams platform or directly at Disfor, room n° 3A10 – 3rd floor - C.so Podestà 2
LUCA GIUSEPPE QUEIROLO PALMAS (President)
ENRICO FRAVEGA (President Substitute)
FEDERICO RAHOLA (President Substitute)
second semester
- For students attending 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
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 apply visual theory and methods in the analysis of different social phenomena
