In this course we will approach the “digital” both as a topic and an instrument of sociological inquiry. First, we will analyze how digital technology have transformed ways of being and practices classically studied by sociology (interacting, mobilizing, getting informed, working, engaging in cultural practices, etc.). Second, we will explore how sociology can benefit from digital technologies and from new sources of data to deepen its knowledge of the social world.
Sylvain PARASIE
Séminaire
English
For most sessions, the reading of a book chapter or article is required. To help you prepare your final note, we will have regular exchanges during sessions.
A background in social science is highly recommended (sociology and/or political science, and/or communication science).
Autumn 2024-2025
The validation process and workload will be discussed with all the students during the first session. My suggestion is that the validation be based on the two individual assignments: first, an oral presentation of a research paper; second, a note providing a digital sociology perspective on your master's thesis project.
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Beuscart, Dagiral and Parasie (2019), Sociologie d'internet, 2nd Edition, Armand Colin