Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Sociology
Teaching staff
Prof. Dr. Felipe Alonso-Marcos: falonso@uic.es
Introduction
The subject of sociology in the degree of Audiovisual Communication aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary society and emphasise the importance of communication in the process of cultural education.
The aim of sociology (understanding society) is crucial in the planning and development of communication products. Therefore, the aim is to present the reality of sociological studies as a source of critical information and provide the keys to understanding the current social context.
Also, to understand society means to be aware that the established order that has been characterised has been socially constructed, and its composition depends heavily on the actors involved in the development of cultural patterns. The subject aims to raise awareness of the professional future of communication, of its role in establishing the elements of the symbolic universe of companies.
Pre-course requirements
No pre-course requirements are needed to enrol in this subject.
Objectives
Knowledge
Learn about the reality of the science of sociology and the major theoretical paradigms.
Understand the role of audiovisual communication in cultural education and society.
Understand the social context of the postmodern era to create optimal communication products.
Skills and attitudes
Use argument, criticism and creativity in making speeches.
Develop an attitude of respect for the diversity of opinions in debates.
Reflect on the responsibility of professional in communication in building a more fair and supportive social environment.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 01 - The ability to adapt to varying circumstances
- 02 - The ability to understand, accept criticism and correct errors
- 03 - The ability to administer and manage human and technical resources
- 04 - The ability to work in a team and autonomously
- 05 - The ability to organise time and workspace
- 06 - The ability to develop academic rigour, responsibility, ethics and professionalism
- 07 - The ability to apply the deontology and respect for the audiovisual sector
- 08 - The ability of critical analysis, synthesis, concretion and abstraction
- 09 - The ability to objectify, quantify and interpret (data, statistics, empirical evidence )
- 10 - The ability to confront difficulties and resolve problems
- 11 - The ability to generate debate and reflection
- 12 - The ability to meet deadlines, develop the ability to be punctual and respect for human, technical and material resources
- 13 - The ability to create spoken and written communication
- 14 - Knowledge and mastery of rhetoric and oratory to communicate own ideas
- 15 - Knowledge and mastery of body language and techniques for public speaking
- 16 - The ability to manage, analysis and reflect on content
- 17 - The ability to contextualize and critically analyze the events of social reality and to represent Contemporary History
- 18 - The capacity and development of general culture and interest in social events
- 19 - The ability of informative documentation
- 20 - Knowledge and mastery of bibliographic media
- 22 - Knowledge and mastery of the distinction between opinion and information / colloquial and cultured register
- 23 - The ability to prioritize newsworthy events and contrast information
- 24 - The ability to plan and organize both short term and long term projects
- 26 - The ability to develop a sense of taste and perfection in the aesthetics and finalization of projects
- 37 - The ability to contextualize and critically analyze the organizational structure of global communication
- 38 - The ability to understand and apply the structure of the audiovisual system
- 41 - The ability to know how the distinct elemental agencies of the audio visual sector function
- 49 - The ability to write fluent texts, step outlines or scripts
- 50 - The ability to adapt, understand and apply the expressive possibilities of new technologies and future changes
- 53 - Lingustic ability in Catalan, Spanish and English
- 54 - The ability to skillfully manage the literature, terminology and linguistic structures of the English language related to the field of communication.
Learning outcomes of the subject
- Identify social trends in communication creations.
- Distinguish elements of cultural training and socialisation in the communicative products.
- Indicate the different possibilities of social influence of the communicative elements used in the work.
- Awareness of the tools of sociological research for use in communication.
Syllabus
Teaching and learning activities
Online
TRAINING ACTIVITY:
- Focused Praxis. Handing in occasional exercises to learn theory through practice.
- Seminar. This activity will consist of taking an in-depth look at specific up-to-date topics in a monographic manner-in some cases these topics will have been debated socially-, via active work in small groups.
- Coaching. Monitoring how students learn the content of the subject, either individually or in groups. In the coaching sessions, mistakes will be corrected, queries answered, and exercises and activities to achieve the established objectives will be suggested.
- Lectures. In lectures, lecturers/professors not only transmit content or knowledge, but also, and above all else, attitudes, motivation, skills and values, etc. They also ensure that participants can express their opinions and arguments to the other students.
ECTS CREDITS:
- 1,5
- 1
- 0,5
- 3
Evaluation systems and criteria
Online
FIRST CALL
A.1. Practices: 60%
A.2. Final exam: 40%
SECOND CALL
A.1. Final exam: 100%
THIRD CALL
A.1. Individual work 30%
A.2. Final exam: 70%
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