CEPEL

Romain FARGIER

Career path

With a multidisciplinary academic background and extensive professional experience in the banking, communications, consulting, higher education and digital sectors, I am currently a Doctoral Candidate in Political Science under the supervision of Professor Jean Yves Dormagen. Part of my research focuses on transformations in civic attitudes, electoral behavior and the proliferation of participation and deliberation mechanisms. I'm also interested in new politicization processes and means of political expression. These often allow us to move away from the classic deliberative model, by looking in particular at "disinformation", conspiracy theories and "fake news".

Research theme

Despite the existence of a scientific literature on social networks, the social properties and uses of online video content and platforms such as YouTube by citizens and politicians are still poorly understood by French researchers, particularly in Political Science. The specifications of this new media medium, its exponential audience, its universal character, and the diversity of its users and content make it possible to study a wide range of profiles, from the least committed citizen to the most assiduous activist. The essence of my research theme is to observe the uses of video platforms and online video content, and their effects on the politicization and deliberation of the younger generation.

Diplomas

  • In preparation: PhD Political Science - University of Montpellier/CEPEL.
  • Master 2 Recherche Bilingue Politiques Publiques Comparées - University of Montpellier.
  • Métiers du Journalisme - University of Montpellier.
  • Master 2 Etudes Politiques, Veille, Intelligence Economique - Sciences Po Aix en Provence.
  • Master 2 Information and Communication Technologies - University of Montpellier.
  • Graduated (Master 2) from the "Grande Ecole" Program - Montpellier Business School.
  • Bachelor Hons (Master 1) Science du Management - Montpellier Business School.
  • Bachelor in International Business & Relations - La Trobe University (Australia).

Languages

  • French (mother tongue)
  • English (C2)
  • Spanish (B2)