METHODOLOGY OF SOCIAL RESEARCH (SOCIOLOGY)
AIMS AND CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The second module introduces the methods of visual sociology. Visual sociology purports to study visual images as cultural products. The goal of the second oart is to study visual output: its production, consumption and meaning in society.
AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
To develop a critical knowledge on the place of images in contemporary societies
To develop an introductory knowledge on filmic and visual methods applied to social theory and research, with a specific focus on borders and migration
Teaching methods
The course opts for a teaching method focused on participation, direct experience, knowledge co-production. The course will use films and images produced by the Laboratory for Visual Sociology
SYLLABUS/CONTENT
The course will explore possibilitues and the transformation involved by visual methodology in social description and interpretation in the following fields:
- Visual theories
-migrations
- social movements and solidarity practices
RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Queirolo Palmas L, Stagi L. ( a cura di), Fare sociologia visuale, Trento, Professional dreamers; (free download: http://www.professionaldreamers.net/?p=3500)
- Rahola F., 2008, Il grado zero delle immagini, Unicopli (consultabile on line)
- Queirolo Palmas L., Rahola F., 2020, UNderground Europe. Lungo le rotte migranti, Meltemi, Milano
TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD
Ricevimento: 1st semester: Friday, from 10.00 to 12.30 AM, on Teams platform or directly at Disfor, room n° 3A3 – 3rd floor - C.so Podestà 2
Ricevimento: At the beginning and end of every class during the course period During the other periods, students have to contact the teacher in order to fix an appointment.
Exam Board
LUISA STAGI (President)
LUCA GILIBERTI
FEDERICO RAHOLA (President Substitute)
LUCA GIUSEPPE QUEIROLO PALMAS (President Substitute)
ENRICO FRAVEGA (Substitute)
SEBASTIANO BENASSO (Substitute)
LESSONS
Teaching methods
The course opts for a teaching method focused on participation, direct experience, knowledge co-production. The course will use films and images produced by the Laboratory for Visual Sociology
LESSONS START
second semester, march 2021
EXAMS
Exam description
- For students attending classes: Discussion on a) a text elaborated by students; b) assigned books and articles
- oral exam on books and articles for students non attending classes
Assessment methods
For students attending classes: the course will assess the students ability to articulate sociological knowledge with micro research experience in different fields
For all students: the course will assess the students ability to applly visual theory and methods in the analysis of different social phenomena
Exam schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2021 | 10:00 | SAVONA | Orale | |
| 24/06/2021 | 10:00 | SAVONA | Orale | |
| 08/07/2021 | 10:00 | SAVONA | Orale | |
| 22/07/2021 | 10:00 | SAVONA | Orale | |
| 07/09/2021 | 10:00 | SAVONA | Orale |