FSC - Facoltà di Scienze della Comunicazione sociale
«Don Bosco School of Communication»
Salesian Pontifical University

- For the love of my people I will not be silent, affirms Isaiah (62,1);

- to the community of Corinth Paul writes: I want only to work with you for your happiness (II Cor. 1, 24).

The Faculty faces the new millennium with this spirit. The challenge is big, but the possibilities for service at our disposal are also great. The conditions are, in fact, very good: the sharing of plans, a community of study and research not too large (about 170 persons), an international character and a multicultural dimension allowing us to investigate directly the opportunities and limits of the globalisation towards which communication media take us (there are more than 35 countries, representing all the five continents), the availability of equipment and study materials, a new building constructed according to the needs of this growing faculty (hopefully ready by the end of this year).

To realize its mission the FSC can count on the support of the Salesian Family, of the University in which it is placed, on the dedication of the professors and collaborators - Salesians, salesian Sisters, lay people - on the commitment of the students and also on the help of so many friends and past-pupils.

Stages of rapid development

1. 1988 saw the commencement of ISCOS, the Institute of Sciences of Social Communication. The Institute began with 15 students.

2. By 1998 the Holy See raised the Institute to the status of a Faculty. Thus ISCOS becomes Faculty of Sciences of Social Communication.

3. In 2003 the Faculty reorganizes its curriculum in accordance with the European model.

According The European Model

The European Universities have initiated an extensive process of reform in order to offer the young a better academic formation, to harmonize the many various existing systems, and to facilitate exchanges and collaborations among different Universities. According to the new regulations of the European universities, the first level of study lasts three years, while the degree at the second level is conferred after two more years of study. Also for the Doctorate two years (at least).

Our Project

1. Objectives

Continuing the work of St John Bosco in the field of communication and his service to the young, and in step with the mission of the Salesian Congregation, FSC proposes for itself the following objectives:

• To study the problems and prospects created for society and for the Christian community by the various forms and developments of the means of mass communication, paying particular attention to the world of youth, to simple folk and to developing countries;

• To form researchers, professors, experts and professionals in mass communication, harmoniously integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on competence; and,

• To promote a creative approach towards the use of media in activities launched at the service of the young and of the Church, and in the formation of public opinion in favor of human and Christian values.

2. The Portrait of the Professional formed by FSC

In the concrete, the organization of study and every other activity is geared towards the formation of:

• Persons competent in various forms of media communication working in various institutions serving the community or the nation (youth centers and cultural centers, educational institutions, and lay and Church organizations);

• Directors of communication organizations such as: communications offices, publishing houses, newspapers and magazines, radio and television stations, above all in the youth and Church environment;

• Scholars, researchers and lecturers in communication and media studies with a particular interest in the problems of youth and the Church;

• Teachers of mass communication at the level of seminaries and universities;

• Media professionals, committed to bear witness to human and Christian values.

3. Organization of the Curriculum

The program of studies at FSC is organized as follows:

• the first triennium for the bachelor's degree;
• the next biennium for the master's degree; and,
• two years or more for the doctoral degree.

a) First level: Bachelor in Sciences of social Communication

In the first level of study, the students receive a basic formation - theoretical and professional - in the field of mass communication and a general cultural preparation in philosophy, theology and human sciences consistent with the curriculum. The program of studies calls for the completion of 180 ects over a period of three years (60 ECTS per year).

Courses and activities to be completed:

Prior knowledge: English and Computer languages 13 c

CA0010. English Language I (5 c)

CA0011. English Language II (5 c)

CA0811. Theory and techniques of the computer (3) c

Basic Cultural Formation 80 c

historical and philosophical area

EB0510. Contemporary History (5 c)

EB0111. Introduction to philosophy (5 c)

FA0510. Philosophy of Language (5 c)

CA0111. General Semiotics (5 c)

FA0311. Moral Philosophy (5 c)

DB0102. General theory and sociology of law (5 c)

theological area

TA2760. Introduction to dogma and Christian Morals (5 c)

TA2520. Theology of communication (5 c)

TA1260. Ecclesiology (5 c)

sociological area

FA0930. General Sociology (5 c)

CA0320. Social theories of communication I (5 c)

CA0411. Sociology of cultural and communication processes I (5 c)

CA0310. Methodology of research and elementary statistics (5 c)

CA1212. Economy (5 c)

psycho-pedagogical area

EB1710. General Psychology (5 c)

CA0221. Psychology of social communication (5 c)

EB0610. General pedagogy (5 c)

Specific Formation in Communication 74 c

Understanding communciation

CA0210. Introduction to the sciences of communication (5 c)

CA0110. History of communication (5 c)

CA0710. History of film (5 c)

CA1111. History of theatre (4 c)

CA0910. Music and communication I (5 c)

EB0520. Modern and contemporary literature (5 c)

CA0510. Journalism I (5 c)

CA1211. Theory and techniques of advertising (4c)

Knowing how to communicate

CA0810. Languages of the media (5 c)

CA0511. Theory and technique of writing and communication (3 c)

CA1112. Theory and technique of theatre (4 c)

CA0711. Theory and technique of sound (4c)

CA0712. Theory and technique of images (4c)

CA0817. Theory and technique of internet communication (4c)

Two optional training courses from the following:

CA0911. Theory and technique of the language of radio I (6 c)

CA1011. Theory and technique of the language of television I (6 c)

CA0512. Theory and technique of the language of journalism I (6 c)

CA1113. Theory and technique of the language of theatre (6 c)

CA1213. Theory and technique of planning and managing a project in a communication context I (6 c)

Activities according to the students' choice: Choices from courses offered by other faculties 5 c

Formative activity related to the final exam: 8 c

Seminar (3 c) and the final test: the thesis (5 c)

b) Second Level: Master in Sciences of social Communication (2 years).

The second level of study lasts for two years or four semesters. It is dedicated to deepening of the study in a particular area of mass communication and acquisition of both the method of scientific work and specialized creative professional skills. The program is articulated in three tracks, spread over a period of two years at the end of which the student receives the Master's degree.

THEORY and RESEARCH: It is a specialization that investigates in depth the problems of mass communication at the level of theory. It is specially geared to those students who foresee specific responsibilities at centres of study and research. It prepares in a specific (but not exclusive) manner for doctoral studies.

JOURNALISM and PUBLISHING. Besides a theoretical specialization in this specific field, the students gain detailed working knowledge and skills in the area of written communication and management of publishing centres.

COMMUNITY MEDIA. The interest area of this specialization is rather vast from radio to television, from dramatics to music. But the option assumed as guide is very precise and demanding since the means of communications are potential builders of communities. Even here the student is engaged both at the level of theory and acquisition of professional working skills.

The three tracks share a common theoretical base while each has its distinctive set of courses and skills to be acquired equal to 120 ECTS distributed into various activities (60 per year).

1. COMMON ACTIVITIES OF THREE SPECIALIZATIONS 85 c

Theoretical framework

CA0120. Philosophy of communication (5 c)

FA0530. Rhetoric and communication (5 c)

TA1721. Ethics and deontology of the media (5 c)

CA1221. Information Rights and Communication (5 c)

CA1020. Religion and media (5 c)

CA0223. Communication and education (5 c)

Communication and society 

CA0321. Social theory and communication II (5c)

CA0222. Public Opinion (3 c)

CA1022. Communication and Development (5 c)

CA1224. Communication and politics (5 c)

CA1220. Economics of media (5 c)

CA1216. Organizational planning and management of communication (5 c)

Optional Courses

A monographic course or a formative activity programmed by the Faculty (3 c)

A course of a specialization other than one's own (5 c)

A course selected from the courses offered by other Faculties

Activity related to the final exam:

Seminar (3 c) and the final test: the thesis (12 c)

2. SPECIALISATIONS 35 c

Theory and Research 35 c

CA0412. Sociology of the cultural and communicative processes II (5 c)

CA1222. International Communication (5 c)

CA0421. Methodology of research in the media field (5 c)

CA0353. Training: Theory and techniques of research I (6 c)

CA0354. Training: Theory and techniques of research II (6 c):

CA0252. Internship (8 c)

Journalism and Publishing 35 c

CA0520. Journalism II (5 c)

CA0522 Journalism III ( 3 c )

CA0621. Publishing 2 + 3 c)

CA0815/16 Theory and techniques of multimedia communication ( 5 + 5 c )

CA0513. Training: Theory and techniques of journalistic language ( 5 c )

CA0652. Internship 7 c

Community Media 35 c

CA0422 The facilitator of communication and culture (3 c)

CA1121. Theory of performing arts (5 c)

Optional: CA0920. Music and communication II (5 c)

CA1222. International communication (5 c)

CA0621. Publishing 5c (2 + 3 c)

CA0815 / 16 Theory and techniques of multimedia communication ( 5 + 5 c )

Optional: CA0852 Training of multimedia production 5 c

CA1218 Training of planning and management 5 c

CA1053. Internship (7 c)

c) Third Level: The Doctorate

The doctorate requires a period of study lasting not less than two years (of which one year calls for obligatory residence at the university) and is geared towards enabling the student to conduct independent research even as it seeks to prepare the student adequately for a career of teaching communication at the university level. The program of study includes:

• A doctoral seminar (10 ECTS credits)

• Teaching experience under the supervision of a professor (5 ECTS)

• The execution of the doctoral thesis and its oral defense

With regard to the exact area of study for the third level, the department has made a very precise option. It privileges Church and communication, media and youth, popular culture, international and intercultural communication, and new technologies and mass communication. The third level of study ends with the award of the academic title of doctorate.

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