93545 - Communication Laboratory (Lm) (G.A)

Learning outcomes

The workshop aims to equip students with skills in the field of journalistic and media content production (television, radio, and the internet). Upon completion of the course, the student:

• Masters the main techniques of informational and media content production
• Is able to independently produce informational content in written, oral, or multimedia form

Course contents

The workshop of Cinema and Politics aims to provide opportunities for analysis and discussion on two interrelated themes: (1) the relationship between journalism, media, and politics, and (2) the relationship between politics, communication, and electoral campaigns through the viewing and interpretation of feature films.

The workshop (comprising ten sessions of three hours each) will begin with an introductory lecture. The subsequent sessions will be dedicated to watching films and engaging in class discussions, each guided by a group of students. There is also the possibility of an external guest during the discussions.

Readings/Bibliography

- Wolfsfeld, G. (2022). Making sense of media and politics: Five principles in political communication. Routledge. Parts I and II.

- Di Gregorio, L. (2024), War Room. Attori, strutture e processi della politica in campagna permanente, Soveria Mannelli, Rubbettino. Chapters 1,2,3.

- Brown, L. A. (2023). How Films Tell Stories. The Narratology of Cinema. Creative Art Press.

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Teaching methods

After an introductory lecture, the course will involve viewing feature films in class followed by seminar activities. Students will be divided into several groups for each film, and each group will lead the seminar discussion related to their assigned film.

Assessment methods

Eligibility will be achieved by attending at least 7 sessions, participating in the seminar activities, and writing a mini-paper (between 9,000 and 12,000 characters) on a film of choice, different from those viewed in class, on a subject related to the themes addressed during the workshop, and pre-approved by the professor..

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Power Point, Projector, PC.

Office hours

See the website of Sofia Ventura