MEDIA, COMUNICAZIONE PUBBLICA E SOCIALE
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: ASSIA LA ROSAExpected 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
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Presentation of an individual or group project work, and integration of the theoretical framework through an oral interview.