B2771 - GENERE E PROCESSI COMUNICATIVI

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to identify the key elements of communication as a sociocultural event and the main strategies for inclusive, gender-sensitive communication. They will be able to evaluate and apply an approach that respects all identities from an intersectional perspective. They will be able to independently develop further advanced socio-communicative knowledge and skills and apply them in the fields of mediation and translation.

Course contents

Language of the course: English.

The course aims to investigate gender issues and identities from an intercultural and intersectional perspective, by discussing theories developed in the fields of media and communication studies. More specifically, the classes will cover three macro-areas:

- Gender-based discrimination online.

- Gender representations in the media.

- Interlinguistic and intralinguistic analysis of strategies against linguistic sexism and for gender-fair language.

The course will include the screening and analysis of movies/documentaries in class, workshops, and discussions among participants.

BAES students are reminded that:

- the course "Gender and Communication" is offered only at the Forlì campus;

- the BAES study plan awards 6 ETCS for the "Gender and Communication" course.

In order to reach 6 ECTS, BAES students should:

- attend all lectures and carry out the assessments, plus the final exam, as every other student enrolled in the course.

Further information will be provided in class at the beginning of the course.

Readings/Bibliography

Bibliography and references will be made available on the Virtuale platform.

Teaching methods

Students are required to attend at least 70% of classes.Lectures and seminars, workshops focused on case study analysis, and the viewing of films and documentaries. The course requires the active participation of students.

Assessment methods

Students are required to complete a project on topics covered in class. Work will be carried out in small groups (2 to 4 students). The final assessment consists of two parts:

• Written essay: an essay presenting the project/analysis carried out. The file must be submitted by email prior to the exam date, by the deadline that will be communicated by the professor. Length: minimum 3,000 – maximum 4,000 words.
• Oral presentation: delivered on the day of the exam. The presentation will be based on the essay. All group members are expected to contribute to the presentation. Time allocated per group: minimum 15 – maximum 20 minutes.

Note: During the course, groups will be required to give a mock presentation (not graded) as preparation for the final exam.

 

Learning assessment scale:

30-30L (excellent): Excellent, in-depth knowledge of the course content, excellent ability to apply theoretical concepts, excellent exposition, as well as excellent capacity for critical analysis.

27-29 (above average): Accurate and extensive knowledge of content, good ability to apply theoretical concepts, ability for critical analysis, accurate and correct exposition.

24-26 (generally sound): Appropriate content knowledge, fair ability to apply theoretical concepts and to present content.

21-23 (sufficient): Appropriate but not extensive knowledge of content, partial ability to apply theoretical concepts, presentation of content acceptable.

18-20 (minimum): Sufficient but superficial knowledge of content, simple exposition, uncertainties in the application of theoretical concepts.

Failed (insufficient): Fragmented and superficial knowledge of content, errors in applying concepts, poor exposition. The exam must be repeated.

 

Students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) or with disabilities that can affect their ability to attend courses are invited to contact the University service for students with disabilities and SLD at the earliest opportunity -- ideally before the start of the course: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students. The University service will suggest possible adjustments to the course work and/or exam, which must then be submitted to the course leader so they can assess their feasibility, in line with the learning objectives of the course. Please note that adjustments to the exam must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

Teaching tools

Slides, videos, films and documentaries, bibliography and other material, all made available on the platform Virtuale in the dedicated section.

Office hours

See the website of Beatrice Spallaccia