Class Research methodologies II

This Course Unit aims to empower the class to conduct high-quality research work in a reflective manner, emphasizing quantitative methods, but also making conscious decisions regarding ontological, epistemological, and axiological aspects in their research projects. This Course Unit is focused on imparting knowledge about the philosophy of science and the integration of quantitative and qualitative methods, with an emphasis on cutting-edge data collection and analysis techniques. This Course Unit is dedicated to reflecting on the ethical and technical considerations for handling data collected during research, referencing the best practices adopted by the European Commission and other international research bodies. This Course Unit is particularly dedicated to cumulative and integrative practical work.

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Epistemology, Ontology, Axiology Situated Knowledges, speaking positionality Introduction to Digital Methods: Exploring Instagram through a Feminist Lens (presenting research possibilities with PhantomBuster, ZeeScuimer, GoogleSheets, ImageSorter) Emerging Technologies and the Future of Communication - The Dawn of Singularity. Participation Shifts Research Ethics and Data Management Communicating science in a hypermediated world Wrong move(s)? Critical approaches to Digital Humanities and Avatar studies Cutting out boredom?  Let’s talk about algorithmic cinema and generative media Survey Construction and Deployment Media effects and its critique Using large language models to analyse social interaction Digital Methods: collect data on YouTube and Facebook (tools:YouTube Data Tools & Facepager)

The classes include theoretical lectures, debates based on prior readings, frequent presentations of completed and ongoing work, as well as workshops conducted by a diverse teaching staff, which allows for flexibility. Moodle and other online collaborative work platforms are used to ensure greater accessibility and dynamism, fostering a strong peer culture.

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