MEDIA, COMUNICAZIONE PUBBLICA E SOCIALE

Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: ASSIA LA ROSA

Expected Learning Outcomes

Theoretical and Practical Knowledge | Students will acquire an understanding of the main communication theories, the operating models, and the evolution of the media.
Critical Media Analysis | They will be able to critically analyze the role of the media in agenda setting, identifying the dynamics of newsworthiness, communication strategies, and the social effects of journalistic practices. The phenomenon of crowdfunding will also be addressed, through an understanding of the “levers” that regulate this tool, which is based on online awareness and digital participation.
Evaluation of Communication Tools and Technologies | Students will learn to use qualitative and quantitative methodologies to assess the impact of new technologies, social media, and digital channels.
Designing Communication Strategies | Skills in designing and managing communication campaigns and in defining informational strategies will be developed, with particular attention to ethical and professional aspects.
Interdisciplinary Approach | The course will stimulate the ability to compare and connect different fields of knowledge for a comprehensive understanding of the phenomena surrounding the formation of public opinion.
Research and Problem-Solving Skills | Students will conduct research and fieldwork, developing problem-solving skills and the ability to critically synthesize the collected data, which will be useful for analysis and proposals for intervention in instituional and social contexts.
Communication and Dissemination | The skills of writing, presenting, disseminating, and promoting the results of their analyses will be enhanced, in order to communicate effectively in academic and professional contexts.

Course Structure

Lectures and Handouts |Classroom sessions for presenting theoretical concepts, accompanied by handouts and multimedia materials that facilitate the understanding of the main models and theories of communication.

Seminars and Guided Discussions |Interactive meetings that will allow students to delve into specific topics, engage in case study comparisons, and critically discuss current dynamics in the field of media and public communication.

Practical Workshops and Off-site Lessons | Practical activities aimed at applying analysis methods and designing communication strategies, with exercises that simulate real-life situations and promote teamwork.

Case Studies and Project Work |Analysis of real cases to highlight the practical implications of theoretical concepts, culminating in project work that enables students to develop a design intervention or a communication campaign.

Group Activities and Interdisciplinary Collaborations | Group projects that encourage the exchange of skills and an interdisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from political science, sociology, media economics, and communication law.

These teaching methods are designed to create a dynamic and participatory learning environment that combines theory and practice, fostering a comprehensive and multidimensional education in the field of communication.

Required Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Attendance of Lessons

Optional, but attendance is recommended due to the participatory and interactive nature of the course.

Detailed Course Content

JOURNALISTIC LANGUAGE | NEWS VALUES | DIGITAL MEDIA | ETHICS AND DEONTOLOGY | SOCIAL MEDIA AND HYPERCUSTOMIZED INFORMATION | PRESS OFFICE |  CROWDFUNDING | THE LABORIUSA CASE HISTORY | DOING THINGS WITH WORDS: STORYTELLING

Textbook Information

  • Graziella Priulla, Public Communication of Public Administrations, Bari, Laterza
  • Ivana Pais, Paola Peretti, Chiara Spinelli, Crowdfunding. The Collaborative Path to Entrepreneurship, Egea
  • Learning Assessment

    Learning Assessment Procedures

    Presentation of an individual or group project work, and integration of the theoretical framework through an oral interview.

    Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

    Structuring a communication plan for a Third Sector Organization: phases, processes, analysis, expected outcomes.