The department's scientific work studies the symbolic, cultural and social aspects of communication, media communication and live performance favouring historical, semiotic, sociological and anthropological approaches. The internal organization of the department is structured around main areas of work (Media Sociology and Anthropology; Film, Radio, and Television studies; Semiotics; Drama and Performing Arts) corresponding to the research guidelines for the current academic year: go to Research Guidelines.

The research guidelines for the previous academic years are available in the Archive section.