41092 - Pedagogy of Communication

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • Docente: Marta Ilardo
  • Credits: 2
  • SSD: M-PED/01
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Midwifery (cod. 9201)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student possesses the knowledge and ability to understand the main theories of learning and communication processes in order to establish with the patient, with his / her close and with other professionals, a conscious relationship inspired by ' the idea of a lifelong education.

Course contents

The course aims to guide the student's attention towards the elements of complexity in educational and care relationships. In particular, will be explored the contribution of pedagogy and educational sciences to the care professions; interpersonal communication in care settings and relationships between colleagues; principal coordinates analysis and methodological aspects that enable effective communication.

Readings/Bibliography

All teaching materials and further bibliographical references will be available in the online section of the course (Virtual) and will form the basis for exam preparation.

Amongst the various materials that will be communicated in class, some chapters from the following texts will be explored in depth:

Buckman, R., & Kason, Y. (2003), La comunicazione della diagnosi: in caso di malattie gravi, Milano: Raffaello Cortina.

Contini, M. (2011). La comunicazione intersoggettiva fra solitudini e globalizzazione (pp. 1-223). Pisa: ETS.

Rosenberg, M. B. (2003). Le parole sono finestre (oppure muri). Reggio Emilia: Edizioni Esserci.

Teaching methods

Alternation between theoretical lesson and re-elaboration of acquired knowledge in small groups.

Assessment methods

Written examination

Teaching tools

Texts, videos, images, slides.

Office hours

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