The educational objective of the course is to provide students with theoretical and methodological tools for understanding the cultural processes and consider culture as an important dimension of social action and life.

By the study of Sociology of cultural processes the student will be able to achieve the following training objectives:
- Knowledge of the birth and evolution of the scientific concept of culture, of cultural differentiation in modern societies, of transformation processes, cultural transmission and understanding of how culture influences society and how society influences culture.
- Applying the acquired knowledge to understand the interdependencies of socio-cultural phenomena in the contemporary context:
- Developing a critical reflection and Making judgements on the dynamics of differentiation, cultural pluralization
- Strengthen reflective and communication skills
- Consolidate Learning skills

How to link with other teachings:
General Sociology; Sociology of Communication; Sociology of Religion; Anthropology