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University Master’s Degree in Social Communication and Politics

Geopolitics, political ideas and historical context12.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Democràcia, opinió pública y poderDemocracia, opinión pública y poderDemocracy, public opinion and power  (3501MO3638)

Review the main perspectives on power developed within the discipline of sociology. Next, provide an overview of the main theories on democracy drawn from political science and political sociology. Thirdly, and linked to the two previous sections, the course analyses the main current theories on public opinion.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Història de les idees polítiquesHistoria de las ideas políticasHistory of political ideas  (3501MO3639)

Provide an overview of the main political ideas shaping the world today, analysing the main theoretical approaches and schools of thought. Study the historical evolution of concepts such as freedom, equality and difference, as well as debates on liberalism, communitarianism, multiculturalism, the crisis of liberal democracy and the rise of populism.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Història del món actualHistoria del mundo actualHistory of today's world   (3501MO3640)

Provide the tools for understanding world history from 1945 to the present day, with a particular focus on key issues such as international organisations, globalisation, regional integration and changes before and after the Cold War. Look at history as a tool for interpreting and communicating the politics of the today.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Geopolítica de la comunicació Geopolítica de la comunicaciónGeopolitics of communication   (3501MO3641)

Provide a comprehensive analysis of how the international politics of the world's major powers have joined forces with international media structures in an attempt to shape the standardisation of the world through culture and the information consumed, influencing the dynamics of power and territorial control. Topics covered include the birth of news agencies, international broadcasting and disputes over digital hegemony. Resistance from non-Western regions such as Latin America, Africa and Asia, their political models of Internet governance and their differences in the regulation and democratisation of communication will also be explored.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Communication policies 6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Desinformació i polítiques de comunicacióDesinformación y políticas de comunicaciónDisinformation and communication policies  (3501MO3642)

Comprehensively address the dynamics of disinformation; its political and social implications, as well as strategies and responses for its identification, mitigation and regulation. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the actors involved, the techniques used in the production and dissemination of disinformation, and national and international initiatives to combat it will be analysed. Legislative, media, technological and educational responses will be studied, and their impact on the preservation of information quality and public trust evaluated.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Analisis i pràctica del periodisme cultural i políticAnálisis y práctica del periodismo cultural y políticoAnalysis and practice of cultural and political journalism  (3501MO3643)

Explore the practice of political and cultural journalism, emphasising the key role of the media in shaping public discourse and shaping public opinion. Media coverage, media power and criticism will be analysed, with the participation of practising professionals who will provide a practical and up-to-date overview of the profession.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Communication of parties and institutions9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

La campanya política, la gestió de la marca i la construcció de lideratgeLa campaña política, la gestión de la marca y la construcción de liderazgoPolitical campaigning, brand management and leadership building   (3501MO3644)

Present the most important factors to be taken into consideration in an election campaign. Pre-campaign assessment: previous results, polls, debate topics, electoral scenario. Aspects to be planned before the campaign, and communication channels to be considered. Brand management and leadership building

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Política i comunicació localPolítica y comunicación localLocal politics and communication  (3501MO3645)

Provide an overview of the most relevant aspects of the political system at the local level. Specific scenarios in local politics and the most common types of government will be presented. The usual channels of communication between local government and the public are listed and discussed, including service catalogues, websites, relations with the press and social networks.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Qué és una política pública i com comunicarla: configuració de l'agenda públicaQué es una política pública y cómo comunicarla: configuración de la agenda públicaWhat is public policy and how to communicate it: shaping the public agenda  (3501MO3646)

Address the study of politics and policies. Understand what a public policy is, and how to communicate it. Analyse the construction of the public and media agenda, as well as the possible ways it can be influenced. Work on the fundamentals of institutional and corporate communication, with a focus on crisis communication. Finally, the course takes an in-depth look at the use of procedures and techniques for institutional and corporate communication (press releases, press conferences, interviews, off-the-record meetings, etc.).

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Political activism9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Tecno-política: xarxes socials per a la participació i l'acció políticaTecno-política: redes sociales para la participación y la acción políticaTechno-politics: social networks for participation and political action  (3501MO3647)

Analysis of the impact of digital technologies on politics, looking at the tension between democratic expansion and the social influence industry. Phenomena such as the rise of the Internet and Web 2.0, connected crowd mobilisation (from 15M to #MeToo), digital electoral processes and the challenges of artificial intelligence and disinformation will all be studied.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Moviments socials, acció col·lectiva i comunicacióMovimientos sociales, acción colectiva y comunicaciónSocial movements, collective action and communication   (3501MO3648)

Analysis of unconventional participation in politics and the importance of communication. Address the forms and profiles of political participation; the emergence of social movements and their relationship with new meanings; the motivations for public involvement; the central role of communication in the organisation and actions taken by movements; the impact of mobilisation on the political process, institutions and public policies; the transformations resulting from new technologies, and the changes brought about by globalisation and the territorialisation of the politics and the media.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Feminisme, ecologisme i antiracisme. Nous reptes de la comunicació inclusiva. Feminismo, ecologismo y antirracismo. Nuevos retos de la comunicación inclusiva.Feminism, environmentalism and anti-racism. New challenges of inclusive communication.   (3501MO3649)

Explore how contemporary social, philosophical and political movements - feminism, environmentalism and anti-racism - challenge and transform the dynamics of political communication. Inclusive communication strategies that promote social justice, gender equality, environmental sustainability and the fight against structural racism are analysed, with a particular focus on emerging narratives, digital campaigns and the role of the media in constructing plural and diverse public discourse.The subject also addresses resistance and the challenges involved in implementing fairer communication practices, taking into account current political and cultural tensions.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Audiovisual policies and creating meaning6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Cultura visual i políticaCultura visual y políticaVisual culture and politics  (3501MO3650)

To trace the genealogy of the relationship between visual culture and politics since the late 19th century, focusing on the forms of visibility in the present day and reflecting on the impact of artificial intelligence. New forms of visibility have challenged concepts as well-defined as fiction and documentary, lies and truth. They have also challenged the power of the gaze, questioning the place from which we are looking, and the gender politics that influence our gaze.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Narrativa audiovisual. Comunicació i propaganda Narrativa audiovisual. Comunicación y propagandaAudiovisual narrative. Communication and propaganda  (3501MO3651)

To examine the relationship between audiovisual narrative and propaganda in fictional and documentary film formats. Focusing on particularly significant periods. Examining the polysemy of the word ‘propaganda’, and the relationship between, terms such as reality, realism, truth and ideology in the audiovisual narrative process.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Research methodology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Metodología de l'investigació Metodología de la investigaciónResearch methodology   (3501MO3652)

Provide the tools needed to design and develop research, combining different methodologies and approaches. Basic quantitative techniques are covered, including data processing and visualisation, as well as the analysis of large volumes of information (big data). In terms of qualitative techniques, various techniques and resources are explored, such as discourse analysis, cognitive framework analysis and ethnographic techniques, with a special emphasis on digital ethnography.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Treball Final de Màster (TFM)Trabajo Final de Máster (TFM)Master's Thesis (TFM)  (3501MO3653)

Provide the necessary tools for completing the master's thesis (TFM), which may be geared towards a practical/analytical report or formal research work.This makes for a more professional exercise, and one more suited to those who intend to pursue a research pathway with a view to doing a doctoral degree.In the first case, the TFM will consist of applying the knowledge acquired during the master to a specific case and will reflect on its development, success and feasibility.In the second case, the TFM will be based on the analysis of a problem of political communication that solves a research question by using a scientific methodology and a theoretical approach.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 A 2second semester

Communication practice 9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Pràctiques externesPrácticas externasExternal internships   (3501MO3654)

Resolve political communication problems and projects for a diversity of media and platforms, institutions, media outlets, and social organisations in Girona, Catalonia, and other communities or countries when deemed appropriate.

 OPoptional 9.00 A 2second semester

Taller de disseny de projectesTaller de diseño de proyectosProject design workshop  (3501MO3655)

Resolve political communication problems and projects using a variety of media and formats in simulated scenarios designed in class. It also seeks to explore in depth the impact of campaigns in hybrid contexts and promote critical reflection on the role of communication in shaping public space and building democracy.

 OPoptional 9.00 A 2second semester

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