DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2020/2021
Year: 
1
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2020/2021
Course type: 
Basic compulsory subjects
Language: 
Italian
Credits: 
7
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
56
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (56 hours)
Requirements: 

None

Final Examination: 
Orale

All students will have to take a written exam (duration 40 minutes) based on the topics dealt with during classes.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

the course prepares students to a basic knowledge of digital communication, the use of new communication tools and technologies. Through lectures and bibliographic tools, students will develop necessary competences to analyze, understand and develop skills in digital communication, the theories and practices of the web, digital presentations, with attention to infographics and information visualization, to web 2.0, social networks, and online advertising. The emphasis will be placed on new languages, new technologies and new digital communication techniques, considering media and new professions related to the use of social media

History of digital media.
Communication and web 2.0, Social Networks and Social Media, blogs, hashtag and new professions.
How to read and represent digital data and presentations.
Analyze websites and social media.
Online advertising.
Making and giving a presentation.
Communication with a title.

1. Paccagnella Luciano, “Sociologia della comunicazione nell'era digitale”. Nuova ediz., 2020 Ed. Il Mulino
2. Balbi G., Magaudda P., “Storia dei media digitali: rivoluzione e continuità”, 2014 Ed. Laterza, Roma - Bari
3. Learning materials uploaded on the courses's e-learning platform

Convenzionale

Lectures and active participation in practical activities aimed at providing the students with strategies, tools and tips for the creation of texts / images / graphics flyers, presentations, websites, social media and advertising.

The Professor is available to talk with the student through appointment upon request by email: pas.mariotto@uninsubria.it

Professors

ALBERTINI DAVIDE ALBERTO