73382 - LABORATORIO DI FORMAZIONE PROFESSIONALE PER L'EDUCATORE SOCIALE E CULTURALE II (G.D)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student: - is able to apply the specific techniques and methods learned, either autonomously or within projects organized by institutions; - is capable of discussing the different ways to use and document the methods learned; - is able to apply the specific knowledge acquired in different contexts and types of services; - is able to assess the strengths and limitations of the technical tools learned; - is able to adapt and transfer the learned methods and techniques to different contexts, making personal modifications and integrations.

Course contents

The course focuses on ethnographic research practices used in anthropology and their relevance to work in the field of services and the social sector. The aim, pursued through a seminar-style course format, is to discuss how an ethnographic approach enables a deeper understanding of socio-cultural complexity and the development of critical operational tools for planning educational interventions.

Through the discussion of ethnographic works related to services and social policies, students will be encouraged to explore what is meant by fieldwork, what it entails to construct a participant observation setting by identifying research questions, what data collection techniques are used, and how to contextualize and discuss the collected data.

During the course, students will become familiar with the most relevant concepts and analytical tools for their educational path and, through the theoretical and methodological approach of anthropology, will develop the ability to critically reflect on the professional contexts in which they are or will be operating.

The course requires active student participation, both in the discussion of ethnographic texts provided by the lecturer and in ethnographic practice, through the formulation of a research question connected to their academic and professional interests. This question will be explored in the field through site visits and short ethnographic exercises.

Readings/Bibliography

Biscaldi A. (a cura di), Etiche della ricerca in antropologia applicata, in “Antropologia pubblica”, v.2, n.2,; accessibile in https://riviste-clueb.online/index.php/anpub/issue/view/10

Bonetti R., Etnografie in bottiglia. Apprendere per relazioni nei contesti educativi, Milano, Meltemi, 2019

Cappelletto F., Vivere l´etnografia, Verona, Seid, 2009

Fassin D., Bensa A. (dir.), Les politiques de l'enquête. Epreuves ethnographiques, Paris, La Découverte, 2008

Malighetti R., Molinari A., Il metodo e l'antropologia. Il contributo di una scienza inquieta, Milano, Raffaello Cortina, 2016

Pennacini, C. (a cura di), La ricerca sul campo in antropologia. Oggetti e metodi, Roma, Carocci, 2010

Rossi C., Antropologia culturale, Milano, Guerini Associati, 2003

Semi G. e Bolzoni M., L´osservazione partecipante. Una guida pratica, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2022

In addition to the references provided here, further study materials will be made available by the lecturer during the course.

Teaching methods

Critical discussion of study materials and the methodological techniques that will be experimented during the course, group exercises, ethnographic explorations outside the classroom, presentation of individual and group projects.

Assessment methods

Students will be evaluated on the basis of their active participation in the activities and exercises proposed during the course.

Teaching tools

Excerpts from ethnographic texts, articles, audio-visual documents.

Office hours

See the website of Chiara Pilotto