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Cyberculture

Code 14252
Year 2
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area Communication Sciences
Entry requirements It does not have any.
Mode of delivery Theoretical Teaching. So that the contents for the semester stand explained and structured, the subtopics are linked to authors. Students will be evaluated according to positive participation in the classroom, behavior, attendance and written tests.
Work placements Not applicable.
Learning outcomes Understanding culture and cultural processes as intersections of networks, of the individual in a constant process of exchange and therefore in constant structuring of their own cultural identity, students will have the opportunity to make an analysis of the social functions and satisfaction of personal needs fully made in cyberspace; as well as its impact on offline life.
Syllabus
1. What is culture? - Pragmatic approach; open and closed.
2. The concept of cyberspace.
3. Historical retrospective about man and technology.
4. Cyberspace narratives.
5. Cyberculture theories
6. Community and cyberculture
7. Identity and cyberculture
8. The body and cyberculture
9. Virtual communities and cyber-subcultures
10. The future of cyberspace: prospective scenarios
Main Bibliography Bauman, Z. (2014). Vigilância líquida. Diálogos com David Lyon. Zahar.  Bell, D. (2001). An Introduction to Cybercultures. London: Routledge. Castells, M. (2004). A galáxia Internet, Lisboa, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. Rüdiger, F. (2013). As teorias da cibercultura: perspectivas, questões e autores. Porto Alegre: Sulima. Elias, H. (2007). Néon Digital: Um Discurso Sobre os Ciberespaços. Covilhã: LabCom/UBI. Jenkins, H. (2006). Convergence Culture. New York University Press. Lévy, P. (1997). Cibercultura. Lisboa: Instituto Piaget.
Loader, Brian (1997). A Política do Ciberespaço. Política, Tecnologia e Reestruturação Global. Instituto Piaget Palfrey, J., Gasser, U. (2008). Born digital - understanding the first generation of digital natives. New York: Perseus. 
Rheinngold, Howard. (1996). A Comunidade Virtual.Gradiva. Turkle, S. (2013). Alone Together. Why we expect more from technology and less from each other. The Perseus Books Group.
Wolton, D. (1999). E Depois da Internet? Difel.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria
The classes will be dynamic, with short presentations and the constant presence of exercises that activate learning. Students' constant attendance and participation are required. The break out sessions allow the realization of reflection exercises, application and exploration of themes and contents.
Learning will be carried out through the development of practical work, individual and group, and through the reading and analysis of texts, viewing films and study visits to places considered relevant to the reflection of contemporary cyberculture.
The continuous assessment will be made taking into account the following criteria

(a) Individual work- 25%+25%.
b) Group work - 50%.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2024-03-12

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