Ateneo - UPO

The course is divided into 4 units: Theoretical and methodological coordinates of the helping process: theories in social work, unitary approach, trifocality, reflexivity, research, ethics and deontology. The methodological process: the stages and specificities in relation to some theoretical models. The main tools of the helping relationship: the interview, the home visit, the documentation and the meeting. Professional action from micro to macro and from macro to micro: working with groups, networking and the anti-oppressive social work approach.

The syllabus is the same for participating and non-participating students. Students will be required to read and study the following texts: 1) Fargion S. (2013). Il metodo del servizio sociale: riflessioni, casi e ricerche. Carocci (cap. 1, 2, 3, 4) 2) Allegri E., Palmieri P. e Zucca F. (2017), Il colloquio nel servizio sociale, Carocci. (cap. 1, 2, 3, 5) 3) Sanfelici M. (2017), I modelli del servizio sociale, Carocci (cap. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8) 4) Sanfelici M. (2024), Fondamenti del servizio sociale antioppressivo, Carocci (cap. 2, 3, 4,5, 7) 5) Campanini A. (diretto da), (2022), Nuovo Dizionario di servizio sociale, Roma, Carocci. Nello specifico è richiesto lo studio delle seguenti voci: Accoglienza, Advocacy, Allontanamento dei minorenni, Ambiente e servizio sociale, Auto-mutuo-aiuto, Capacità, Conclusione del processo di aiuto, Documentazione, Équipe, Errore (professionale), Metodologia del servizio sociale, Processo di aiuto, Progetto, Relazione di aiuto, Segnalazione, Segretariato sociale, Servizio sociale digitale, Strumenti, Teorie del servizio sociale, Trifocalità, Visita domiciliare

The course aims to provide students with the tools to navigate the main theoretical and methodological contributions of social work, with particular reference to work with individuals, families and groups. The student will know how to establish a helping relationship, regardless of the area of work, and will know the typical tools of the profession. In addition, the student will have developed knowledge of the anti-oppressive approach to social work.

Successful completion of the Principles and Foundations of Social Work examination

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and group work. The main aim is to encourage active student participation in the formulation and discussion of case studies. Readings, videos and exercises, both individual and group, will be provided to consolidate learning. Attendance is also strongly recommended in preparation for the internship in the second year of the course.

Each student is invited to register to the course DIR page: https://www.dir.uniupo.it/course/index.php Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/servicesstudents-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

The examination consists of a written and an oral examination. The written examination will take the form of a mid-term test, to be held at the beginning of December, during a course lecture, the date of which will be agreed with the students, and will last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, consisting of an essay or three open questions on the content of the course in relation to the second module (the methodological approach).
The grade obtained will be averaged with the oral test given during the examination sessions. This written test is also highly recommended for non-attending students, in anticipation of the second year placement and the future State Examination.
The assessment criteria concern the completeness and relevance of the content, formal correctness and lexical quality, the ability to use interdisciplinary knowledge for social work and the citation of sources and authors. Those who have taken and passed the written intermediate exam can prepare a topic of their choice to present at the oral exam, where they will also have to answer two further questions. On the other hand, those who have not taken the written intermediate examination may not prepare a topic of their choice and will have to answer six questions in the oral examination.

The course is divided into 4 units: Theoretical and methodological coordinates of the helping process: theories in social work, unitary approach, trifocality, reflexivity, research, ethics and deontology. The methodological process: the stages and specificities in relation to some theoretical models. The main tools of the helping relationship: the interview, the home visit, the documentation and the meeting. Professional action from micro to macro and from macro to micro: working with groups, networking and the anti-oppressive social work approach. The syllabus is the same for participating and non-participating students. Students will be required to read and study the following texts: Allegri E., Palmieri P. e Zucca F. (2017), Il colloquio nel servizio sociale, Carocci, Roma. (cap. 1, 2, 3, 5) Fargion S. (2013). Il metodo del servizio sociale: riflessioni, casi e ricerche. Carocci Faber. (cap. 1, 2, 3, 4) Sanfelici M. (2017), I modelli del servizio sociale, Carocci Faber (cap. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8) Sanfelici M. (2024), Fondamenti del servizio sociale antioppressivo, Carocci (cap. 2, 3, 4,5) Campanini A. (diretto da), (2022), Nuovo Dizionario di servizio sociale, Roma, Carocci. Nello specifico è richiesto lo studio delle seguenti voci: Accoglienza, Advocacy, Allontanamento dei minorenni, Ambiente e servizio sociale, Auto-mutuo-aiuto, Capacità, Conclusione del processo di aiuto, Documentazione, Équipe, Errore (professionale), Metodologia del servizio sociale, Processo di aiuto, Progetto, Relazione di aiuto, Segnalazione, Segretariato sociale, Servizio sociale digitale, Strumenti, Teorie del servizio sociale, Trifocalità, Visita domiciliare The course aims to provide students with the tools to navigate the main theoretical and methodological contributions of social work, with particular reference to work with individuals, families and groups. The student will know how to establish a helping relationship, regardless of the area of work, and will know the typical tools of the profession. In addition, the student will have developed knowledge of the anti-oppressive approach to social work. The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and group work. The main aim is to encourage active student participation in the formulation and discussion of case studies. Readings, videos and exercises, both individual and group, will be provided to consolidate learning. Attendance is also strongly recommended in preparation for the internship in the second year of the course. Each student is invited to register to the course DIR page: https://www.dir.uniupo.it/course/index.php Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/servicesstudents-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects. The examination consists of a written and an oral examination. The written examination will take the form of a mid-term test, to be held at the beginning of December, during a course lecture, the date of which will be agreed with the students, and will last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, consisting of an essay or three open questions on the content of the course in relation to the second module (the methodological approach). The grade obtained will be averaged with the oral test given during the examination sessions. This written test is also highly recommended for non-attending students, in anticipation of the second year placement and the future State Examination. The assessment criteria concern the completeness and relevance of the content, formal correctness and lexical quality, the ability to use interdisciplinary knowledge for social work and the citation of sources and authors. Those who have taken and passed the written intermediate exam can prepare a topic of their choice to present at the oral exam, where they will also have to answer two further questions. On the other hand, those who have not taken the written intermediate examination may not prepare a topic of their choice and will have to answer six questions in the oral examination. Knowledge and understanding: - To have an in-depth knowledge of the methodological and evaluative process of social work by understanding its complexity; - To be able to analyse social work cases on the basis of the theories studied; Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: to be able to critically reflect on an example of social work practice in relation to the knowledge acquired; - to have acquired and be able to use professional language Independent judgement: ability to reason critically in order to grasp different elements and different levels of the complexity of social work; ability to relate deontological principles to the role and functions of the social worker. Communication skills: ability to organise a written text and a short oral communication in public.

Knowledge and understanding: - To have an in-depth knowledge of the methodological and evaluative process of social work by understanding its complexity; - To be able to analyse social work cases on the basis of the theories studied;
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: to be able to critically reflect on an example of social work practice in relation to the knowledge acquired; - to have acquired and be able to use professional language
Independent judgement: ability to reason critically in order to grasp different elements and different levels of the complexity of social work; ability to relate deontological principles to the role and functions of the social worker.
Communication skills: ability to organise a written text and a short oral communication in public.