Big Data, Sociedade e Cultura

This course will offer Master students:

- A broad and articulated knowledge of the concepts, themes, and fundamental theories in the area of Digital Society and Culture, in particular with regard to the relationship between digital technologies and social configurations, the definition of identity and social and cultural practices.

- A firm knowledge of the most relevant debates triggered by the “digital transformation” in its social and cultural implications, acquiring critical and in-depth understanding of the respective positions and arguments.

- Develop a "digital fluency" in the understanding and use of digital technologies, through a critical analysis of the representations and practices prevalent in digital platforms, also from students’ own involvement with new digital media.