The Graduate Program in Communication (PPGC) was recognized and accredited by CAPES in December 2007, constituting itself as an Academic Master's Degree. It began its academic activities in 2008 with 08 permanent professors, 02 collaborating professors and 10 regular students. In this year of 2024, the Program has 11 permanent professors, 02 collaborating professors, 01 visiting professor and 02 post-doctoral researchers.

 

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

MISSION To train highly qualified personnel, technically, ethically and scientifically, to carry out professional, teaching and research activities in the field of communication in the Northeast region, aiming to formulate responses to emerging challenges in the area of ​​communication, related to the scenario of contemporary digital and information technologies, and social, economic and environmental sustainability.

VISION
To be recognized locally, nationally and internationally in the next four years as an innovative program of academic, scientific and technological excellence, and as a reference for research in communication in the social, ethical and technological dimensions, which contributes to the reduction of inequalities, peace, justice and effective institutions.

VALUES Respect for diversity, gender and racial equality, integrity and dignity of the human person; Equity and combating discriminatory practices; Quality, innovation and creativity through the inseparability of teaching, research and extension; Stimulation of innovation; Ethics, transparency and technological and humanistic commitment to society, the public good and the environment; Commitment to democracy, citizenship and social inclusion; Encouragement of the production, preservation and dissemination of art and culture; Promotion of sustainability in cities and communities, in technological, economic and interactive development.

OBJECTIVES

• In relation to students: to offer excellent academic training so that students develop skills to conduct research in communication and to act in society in the face of new informational and technological dynamics, in favor of the development of the country, particularly the Northeast Region;
• In relation to teachers: to contribute to the development of teaching, research and extension activities oriented towards social, environmental, ethical and technological development, in favor of the consolidation of the lines of research in which they work and the expansion of scientific knowledge in the field of communication;
• In relation to the Area: to encourage the creation of scientific knowledge in the field of communication in order to develop the epistemology of the area, specifically with regard to the area of ​​concentration in communication sciences and technologies, in addition to contributing to the sustainability of journals, collegiate bodies, associations and events.
  
  

CONCENTRATION AREA:
Communication and Information

RESEARCH LINES:

1.Languages, Interaction and Technologies

One line investigates materialities, languages, aesthetics and subjective processes based on products, cultural artifacts and media services, understanding technology as a mediator of production, circulation and consumption processes. The line's work uses theoretical-methodological perspectives from the field of communication, in interface with the fields of linguistic studies, design, photography, computational linguistics and human-computer interaction to understand contemporary phenomena and product development. Specific themes include interaction and immersion technologies, transmission, platformization, collaboration processes and practices, visualities, art and imaging technologies.

Teachers:

Clara Bezerril Câmara
Cléber Matos de Morais
Ed Porto Bezerra
Isabella Chianca Bessa Ribeiro do Valle
Júlio César Machado Pinto
Paulo Henrique Souto Maior Serrano
Rodrigo Martins Aragão

 

2.Entertainment and Creative Industries

The line of research develops analyses, processes and products of the creative industries, focusing on entertainment phenomena, and with theoretical-methodological interest dedicated, above all, to aesthetic, technical and narrative aspects, as well as their social, political and economic dimensions. We observe the forms of media production, circulation, accessibility, reception and consumption. Specific themes include: mediation of audiovisual experiences, accessible technologies, economy and culture, entertainment policies, creation and production processes, with an emphasis on cinema, television, streaming platforms and interactive audiovisual forms (games, VR, augmented reality, etc. .). others).

Teachers:

Flavia Affonso Mayer
Ivan Mussa Tavares Gomes
Marcelo Vieira Barreto Silva
Thiago Pereira Falcão
Camila Freitas Siqueira (Pós-Doc)

 

3. Communication Policies and Practices

The line of research is dedicated to investigating two contemporary communication and information phenomena linked to political and technological configurations of value production that impact human coexistence. While investigations, formulations and product development are oriented towards the relational ontology of communication, centered on the constitutive dimension of communication practices, conditioned by the interrelations between actors, rules, imaginaries and materialities in space-time. Specific topics include: communication and organizational culture; work relationships; information policies and regimes; information practices; digital literacy; and scientific communication policies.

Teachers:

Caroline Delevati Colpo
Fellipe de Sá Brazilian
Diogo Lopes de Oliveira
Ledson Oliveira Chagas (Pós-Doc)