Class Media, Society and Culture I

The course aims to offer a cross-sectional view of some of the most significant currents in Media Studies and Journalism, presenting a perspective on the development of these fields and the state of the art. Bringing together different scientific approaches, it focuses on central themes and issues in communication and media studies, seeking to establish theoretical and conceptual foundations for the positioning and development of individual research by students. The U.C. articulates knowledge of the field with the developed and ongoing research within the Research Unit.

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1. The field of communication from the perspective of Media Studies, Social Sciences, and Cultural Studies. 2. Media Systems and Regulation. 2.1. Media Systems: Issues and Approaches. 2.2. Political Economy of Communication, Media Governance, and Regulation. 2.3. Regulation, Ethics, Deontology, and Social Responsibility of the Media. 3. Journalism and Democracy 3.1. Functions of Journalism in a Democratic Society. 3.2. Challenges of the Digital Age, Disinformation, and News Avoidance. 3.3. New Approaches: Constructive Journalism, Solutions Journalism, and Interconnected Journalism. 4. Audiences and Literacies. 4.1. Audiences, Publics, and Fans: Research Traditions and Normative Conceptions. 4.2. Audiences: A Concept in Complexity. 4.3. Media Literacies. 5. Digital Cultures and Gender Studies. 5.1. Interaction and Participation. 5.2. Platforms, Data, and Algorithms. Influencer Culture. 5.3. Gender and Queer Studies in Communication Sciences. 5.4. Activism and Reactionism. Visibility and Obscurity.

Methodologies to support the teaching-learning process include lecture, debates, support and consolidation resources (scientific texts, lectures, reports, etc.). Each student can design their own path in the course by investing in the most relevant theme(s).

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