SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALING PRACTICES

Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2016/2017

Type of Course:

Characterising

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

Bachelor's Degree Programme in SOCIAL WORK

Disciplinary Sector:

Social Psychology

Language:

Italian

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

PATRIZI Patrizia

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Minimum hours of attendance:

37.5

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

AF code:

A001418

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

Writing exams (oral on student's request).

Teaching period

Second semester

Objectives

Students will gain basic knowledge on social psychology theories by a community perspective. The aim of the course is to develop skills in analysing the processes that characterize the action and social interaction, promotion of pathways finalized to peaceful management of conflict and social well-being.

Contents

The course provides a critical analysis of the main approaches in social psychology: paradigms, fields and methodologies of research, application fields. Everyday life is the ground from which different themes are developed, reflecting the main areas of individual, interpersonal and group processes. The course will be conducted in a proactive and participatory way, with a focus on individual and collective responsibility, on the inclusion and social cohesion processes. The lessons deal with three main areas of interest: a. the socio - cognitive model of well-being based on the concept of human agency and the role of contextual supports for training and job satisfaction of the people; b. relational and restorative approaches promoting individual and collective wellbeing; c. restorative justice for a peaceful management of conflicts, protection of victims, social security, active integration.

Recommended Bibliography

Hogg, M.A., & Vaughan, G.M. (2016). Psicologia sociale. Teorie e applicazioni. Milano-Torino: Pearson.
AA.VV. (2016). La giustizia che include. Un confronto transnazionale su giustizia e pratiche riparative. Minorigiustizia. Monografico n. 1/2016. Milano: FrancoAngeli (with the exception of the last four parts).
A book to choose between: a) Patrizi, P. (2011). Psicologia della devianza e della criminalità. Roma: Carocci; b) Quadrio, A., & Pajardi, D. (2016). La società ri-pensata. Milano: Edra.

Teaching Methods

Theories will be discussed in relation to its operational aspects, methods and tools useful in empirical research and interventions. Classes and activation of classrooms will be spent for an active processing of the discussed concepts. Students will be encouraged to build autonomous paths of learning and reflection about the themes of the course, both in class and producing reports that lead a more comprehensive evaluation.

Contacts/More Information

Students reception: During the period of the Course after the lessons. During the year on Thursday at 2.00 pm to 3 pm. Schedule an appointment by e-mail..
The Restorative Practices Team (DUMAS) works at che Course, in particular dr. Ernesto Lodi, and dr. Maria Luisa Scarpa; dr. Gian Luigi Lepri and dott. Nicola Fresu also will attend the Course.

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