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Knowledge of the categories of sociological reflection is helpful in understanding concepts and problems relating to the main dimensions of cultural processes to understand the

relationship between culture, communication and identity in the field of cultural heritage and tourism. Learning the basic elements of the sociology of culture to apply the analysis of

culture, cultural production and exchanges between different cultures in a globalised society.

Sociology as the science of social relations

Sociology, culture and society

The analysis of social relations and contexts

Culture and multicultural society

Culture and communication

The relationship between culture, communication and globalisation

Cultural objects between culture and communication

The cultural diamond

Production, distribution and reception of culture

Culture and organisations in a multicultural and interconnected world

Culture in a connected world: new technologies and global cultures

Culture and organisation in a multicultural world

Griswold W. Cultures and Societies in a Changing World 4° Edition SAGE Publications London 2012 only chapters 1-4-6-7 (pages 90)

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• During the lectures, general issues will be discussed and applied examples related to the redefinition of the concept of culture, cultural production and reception, and the definition of cultural objects in intercultural communication.

• The exam is an oral interview designed to verify the knowledge of the content covered in the examination programme and the ability to interpret cultural phenomena within social reality.

  The overall assessment will be obtained by analysing the following indicators:

  . correctness and propriety in the use of language (mainly sociological)

  . correctness and completeness of knowledge about the course contents

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English