00870 - Social Psychology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student - knows the main theoretical and methodological orientations of social psychology; - is able to distinguish between the concepts of 'personal identity' of 'social identity'; - is able to master concepts such as: 'risk factors and protection', 'resilience', 'global therapeutic environment', 'therapeutic community', 'adolescent deviance'; - knows the concept of 'empowerment' and 'burnout'; - knows the main problems related to the migration process; - knows in depth the main theories of social development; - is able to master the concepts of 'ecological context', 'ecological niche' and 'psychosocial transition'; - knows in depth the main tasks of development in adolescence; - is able to distinguish between the concepts of 'Social aggregate' and 'Group'; - is able to carry out educational projects in the field of prevention and intervention on social problems; - is able to actively participate in the work and supervision team; - will know the main information retrieval tools within their area of intervention; - will be able to carry out bibliographical research in his field of study; - is able to conduct group activities; - is able to critically and periodically carry out self-assessment and self-monitoring activities.

Course contents

The course regards the following areas:

1. Psycho-social aspects of development – early childhood, adolescents, risks and protection.;
2. Difficulties in growing up, in particular problems linked with immigration, use and abuse of drugs, juvenile delinquency, community centres for under 18's and characteristics that make a care context effective and protective;
3. Gender differences
   
4. Aspects of professional life, in particular the necessary skills to enable empowerment , the risk of burnout and working in a team.
   

Readings/Bibliography

Testi:

Speltini, G. (a cura di) (2016), L'età giovanile, Bologna, Il Mulino.

Miceli, M. (2013). Sentirsi soli. Bologna: il Mulino.

 

Capitoli:

Melotti, G., Biolcati, R., Passini, S. (2009). Una lettura psicosociale del bullismo nel Web. In M.L. Genta, A. Brighi, A. Guarini (a cura di), Bullismo elettronico. Fattori di rischio connessi alle nuove tecnologie. ROMA: Carocci; pp. 55-70.

 

Examination material can be added during the lessons in the virtual space dedicated to the course.

Teaching methods

In addition to lectures there will also be some pen and paper activities and group work.

Assessment methods

The exam consists of a written test composed of up to 31 closed-answer questions (multiple choice, true/false, completion, etc.).

The performance required for a successful completion of the test are:

- in-depth knowledge of the study texts;

- reflective and critical skills on the content covered in the respective modules;

- correct use and understanding of the Italian language (grammar and syntax).

The final grade will be given by the number of correct answers (all 31 correct answers equals 30 cum laude; 18 correct answers equals 18). Missed answers are equivalent to wrong answers (0 points).

In order to take the exam, students in the classroom (presence mode, except for new health emergencies) must have a smartphone or tablet available.

If you are equipped with one of the two devices, please write to the teacher a few days before the exam.


Duration

The test will last 60 minutes from the time you enter the test.


The procedure for taking the exam will be:

- register in Alma Esami https://almaesami.unibo.it/almaesami/welcome.htm (please note that for written exams registration closes one week before the date of the exam); when registering on Alma exams students will be automatically distributed in shifts according to the order of registration. Those who do not wish to participate in the exams are requested to cancel in time to avoid occupying places in the shifts and causing inconvenience.

- Access from Eol (https://eol.unibo.it [https://eol.unibo.it/] ) to the virtual Zoom room associated with their turn (according to the date and time of the turn; otherwise the room will NOT be visible). It is not necessary to download any application and Unibo institutional credentials must be used.





Other information

Please note that the use of texts, notes and other consultation tools is not permitted. In order to ensure the regularity of the exam, we trust that our confidence in the ethical conduct of the students is well placed.

The result of the exam will be visible in Alma Examinations within a few days of the end of the exam.

Verbalization
Please note that once the grades have been published in Alma Examinations students can express acceptance and/or refusal within five days from the day of publication. Once this deadline has passed, the teacher will still record the unrefused grades (for the rule of silence consent).

If there is a break in the connection during the test, the teacher must be notified immediately of the break in the connection.

Students attending and not
The course programme and examination procedures are the same for both students and non-attendants.

Erasmus students: the course language, program and the examination methods are the same as for other students (a good knowledge of the Italian language is required).

For DSA students

DSA students are invited to contact the office in charge and have their tutors write to the teachers, according to the usual procedures to agree on the modalities of the exam (right to additional time, use of concept maps, use of PCs).

Teaching tools

slides, videos and any supplementary material that will be uploaded on virtuale.unibo.it

Office hours

See the website of Giannino Melotti