Communication, technologies and digital culture

1) This module aims at providing students with those fundamentals which are necessary to understand the structure and functioning of the Italian state system, its relationship with the international community and in particular with the European Union, the rights and liberty guaranteed to citizens and the regulation of the media system as far as journalism, broadcasting system and communication tecnologies are concerned. This knowledge is essential for the education of future professionals in the field of information and communication. 2) After attending the module and passing the final exam students will be able to fully understand the organization and operation of the Italian State, its relationship with the international/EU legal order and the fundamental rules of media system. These skills will be useful for them in their future professional life. 3) Through the discussion in the classroom of the topics presented from time to time, students will have the opportunity to refine their critical and judgmental skills. 3) The discussion in the classroom of the topics presented from time to time will be encouraged, so that students will have the opportunity to refine their critical and judgment skills. 4) The final exam, which takes place orally, is an opportunity for students to test their ability to communicate what they have learned. 5) During the course, students will be provided with bibliographic references and online resources, in order to allow them to deepen the topics covered independently