Master: Sociology of Communicaton

   The sociology of communication is a branch of sociology that studies social interaction through the exchange of information and ideas, analyzing the role of communication media (traditional and modern) in shaping social relations, culture, and social change. It focuses on the impact of media on social structures, the functions of communication, and symbolic interaction.

This means it studies how symbols, language, and media construct relationships between individuals and groups.

• It analyzes the impact of media, journalism, and the internet on cultural changes and social systems.
• It also emphasizes that communication is a symbolic social construct aimed at exchanging feelings and attitudes.
• It examines the role of media in education, entertainment, socialization, and social adaptation.
• It focuses on the role of "new media" in shaping knowledge societies and social structures.

This specialization aims to train specialists in the sociology of communication to respond to the demands of the socio-economic environment in the field of communication in general, and media institutions in particular.

• It also aims to create an academic program that qualifies those who obtain a Master's degree with distinction to access postgraduate studies in sociology and various related branches of social sciences.