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EIDOS: Culture and communication studies

EIDOS: Culture and communication studies

We are in the midst of a process of historical change, and we are witnessing the birth of a new cultural paradigm. The digital revolution has shaken the world of culture and communication. EIDOS is an interdisciplinary research network, made up of specialists from the fields of sociology, history, philosophy and communication theory. This research group studies the cultural changes that have taken place in contemporary society, which involve the creation of new content and new forms of access and cultural participation.

Group work areas

Sociology of culture and communication. Studies the different forms of cultural creation, circulation and participation in contemporary society. Analyzes the impact of the use of digital technology in the production and dissemination of knowledge and audio-visual content.

Public opinion and collective memory. The digitization of information has set in motion a process of personalization and selection of topics that power the dynamics of public opinion generation. New personal and social information consumption habits risk polarizing political positions, but can also create new spaces for public interaction.

Audio-visual communication in the digital age. Contemporary culture makes audio-visual products accessible to all, both in terms of consumption and production. Images, sound and music comprise the symbolism with which the citizens of today represent and explain the world.

The digital divide and intergenerational conflicts. We want to explore the extent to which there is a “digital divide” between adolescents, parents and teachers and what impact this has on the perceptions and fears of the latter groupings regarding the use of ICTs by the former.

Journalistic ethics in the treatment of discriminated groups. The aim of this line of work is to study the ethical responsibility of journalism in the treatment of information, especially in situations of conflict.

Research projects

Generational digital divide. Potential conflicts between adults and teenagers in the home (DIGECON).

Principal investigator: Dr. Jordi Busquet (FCRI Blanquerna-Universitat Ramon Llull).

Funding entity: Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (Program Retos).

Period: 2014-2017.

Music in Spain: Recovery, inventory and study of identity gender.

Principal investigator: Dr. Jaume Radigales (FCRI Blanquerna-Universitat Ramon Llull).

Funding entity: Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (I+D+i HAR2011-22492).

Year of concession: 2011.

Collective memory in the media.

Principal investigator: Dr. Ferran Sáez Mateu.

Funding entity (public): Ministry of Science and Innovation.

Year of concession: 2011.

The use of ICT and Brecha Digital among adults and teenagers. Encounters and (dis)encounters at school and at home (AUSTICA).

Principal investigator: Dr. Jordi Busquet (FCRI Blanquerna-Universitat Ramon Llull).

Funding entity: Ministry of Science and Innovation.

Period: 2011-2013.

Services offered by the group

EIDOS offers study, consulting and training services in the fields of communication, journalism, corporate communication and audio-visuals. The research group regularly collaborates with public companies and private institutions, carrying out specific research projects and consulting in areas related to the media and the cultural industries.

List of services:

Design and execution of studies

Market studies and sector analysis

Consultancy and advisory services

Bespoke training

Dissemination and outreach workshops