Магистратура
2025/2026
Социология медиа
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Современные медиаисследования и аналитика/ Contemporary Media Research)
Кто читает:
Институт медиа
Где читается:
Факультет креативных индустрий
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 2 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Давыдов Сергей Геннадьевич
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
36
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course focuses on understanding the relationship between media and society through a sociological lens. Students will explore how media influences public opinion, culture, and social structures while examining the role of media institutions in shaping societal norms and values. Key topics include media effects theories, audience studies, media representation, and the intersection of media with power dynamics. Additionally, the course addresses contemporary issues such as media globalization, digital inequalities, and the challenges posed by new media technologies.
Learning Objectives
- To introduce students to the foundational theoretical traditions in the sociology of media.
- To examine the relationship between media institutions, social structures, and cultural production.
- To overview empirical methods applied in sociological media research.
- To develop skills in designing, conducting, and presenting original sociological research on media.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Identifies and compares major theoretical frameworks in the sociology of media.
- Analyses media institutions and content using sociological concepts and categories.
- Evaluates empirical research designs used in media sociology and assesses their limitations.
- Applies sociological methods to original research questions in the media field.
- Presents and defends research findings for academic and professional audiences.
Course Contents
- Media and Society: Foundational Perspectives
- Media, Power, and Cultural Production
- Audiences, Identity, and Media Effects
- Research Design in Media Sociology
- Quantitative Methods: Surveys and Content Analysis
- Qualitative Methods: Interviews, Ethnography, and Discourse Analysis
- Applied Media Sociology: From Research to Interpretation
- Presentations of Final Projects
