Workshop in Communication and Cultural Studies

Year
1

Academic year
2026-2027

Code
02050913

Subject Area
Culture and Literature

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
5.0

Type
Elective

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Teaching Methods

The classes will take place in the classroom. Expositive component, as well as analysis and discussion of texts and materials previously provided, some of which will be presented by the students.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Workshop students will be able to:
• Understand the strategic importance of digital technologies within contemporary communicative and cultural processes;
• Understand the connection between logics of digital media and logics of consumption;
• Use sociological theories to critically analyse the contemporary processes of digital communication;
• Identify the main opportunities and challenges posed by digital media;
• Critically evaluate the impact of digital media on contemporary society and culture.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

Cultural studies in a digital age;
Digital communication.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
The assessment criteria is defined by the University of Pavia: 100.0%