30617 - Seminar on Working with People without a Fixed Residence

Course contents

This course will consist in:

1. Ten meetings, about once a month (on Saturday); during these meetings, a lessons and a forum will be held;
2. Guided visits to some structures of San Marcellino association in Genova.

During the meetings, an introduction about homeless people will be done, as well as some reflections about “accompagnamento sociale” approach.   
 
Alcohol-related and psychiatric problems will also be introduced, through an apposite thorough examination.
 
Moreover, some national and international cases will be presented (Compagnons de la Nuit from Paris, San Marcellino from Genova, Fundaciòn San Martin de Porres from Madrid). 

Readings/Bibliography

M. Bergamaschi, D. De Luise (a cura di), San Marcellino: Volontariato e lavoro sociale, Angeli, 2014

M. Bergamaschi, D. De Luise, A. Gagliardi (a cura di), San Marcellino: educazione al lavoro e territori, Angeli, 2010

M. Bergamaschi, D. De Luise, A. Gagliardi (a cura di), San Marcellino: operatori nel sociale in trasformazione, Angeli, 2007

D. De Luise (a cura di), San Marcellino: operare con le persone senza dimora, Angeli, 2006

Some texts about this subject will be indicated during the lectures.

Teaching methods

Lectures, workshops, visits to the Association.

Assessment methods

Presentation of a written dissertation, and oral exam about it.

Office hours

See the website of Maurizio Bergamaschi