- Docente: Michela Menegatti
- Credits: 6
- SSD: M-PSI/05
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Cesena
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Applied Cognitive Psychology (cod. 6745)
Learning outcomes
Course contents
Two main topics will be addressed. One is related to how digital media influence our cognitions, affects and behaviours. The second part focuses on the role of digital media in reproducing gender inequalities.
The following issues are considered:
- self and identities in digital contexts
- digital technologu and social relations
- online anti-social and pro-social behaviours
- digital media and social influence (conformity, fake news, minority influence, social activism)
- prejudice reduction through online contact
- stereotypes and discrimination in social network sites
- objectification and its personal and social consequences
- masculinity, discrimination and violence
Readings/Bibliography
Pacilli, Giovannelli, Spaccatini (2021). Psicologia sociale dei media digitali. Apogeo Education, Maggioli Editore.
Pacilli (2014). Quando le persone diventano cose. Corpo e genere come uniche dimensioni di umanità. Il Mulino.
Pacilli (2020). Uomini duri. Il lato oscuro della mascolinità. Il Mulino.
Teaching methods
Students will be asked to read the topics before classes. During classes the topics will be briefly explained by the teacher to leave space for discussion, specific deepenings and ranges of application.
Assessment methods
The final exams is in writte form. Three open questions.
Students who regularly come to classes could substitute part of the final exam with specific group assignements.
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
Teaching tools
The lessons will be supported by ppt, videos, etc.
Office hours
See the website of Michela Menegatti