Learning objectives
The general objective of the class is to familiarize students with
sociological explanations of deviance and to apply these explanations to
specific deviant phenomena in order to better understand the social
changes that have occurred within contemporary culture. In relation to
the field of social service, a specific objective will be to help students
develop critical evaluations regarding the relationship between social
service and theories of deviance, social service and juvenile phenomena,
and social service and criminal justice
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The lessons will address the issue of social control and the criminal justice models. Special attention will be given to the role of social work in the context of criminal justice. The lesons will be focused on the relationship between social service and criminal justice
Full programme
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Bibliography
Bibliography:
A. DINO e C. RINALDI, Sociologia della devianza e del crimine, Mondadori, Milano, 2021 ( chapters 1-11 and 17,23, 26,27,29)
F PRINA, Gang Giovanili. Perchè nascono, chi ne fa parte, come intervenire, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2019.
Teaching methods
Lectures and workshops seminars.
In the first part, oriented to theoretical and basic concepts of the discipline, will be used primarily traditional lessons ; in the second part the course will be completed with exercises and discussions by videos and other materials. A part of the course will be devoted to some workshops, case studies, simulations, run by experts (social workers, judges and lawyers).
Assessment methods and criteria
Final assessment includes a written exam consisting of three open-ended questions related to the whole program of study and 12 multiple choice questions
The assessment is designed to verify the study of the obligatory books.
The examination will focus on the following areas of learning: Knowledge and understanding (knowledge and understanding) of the issues and topics ; • Knowledge and understanding applied (applying knowledge and understanding) to social services, in particular by the theoretical learning applied with seminars and tutorials; • Making judgments (making Judgements), in particular providing interpretative hypothesis and personal reflections on the various issues presented during the course; • Communication skills (communication skills) of the student: he knows how to describe the learning • Ability to learn, retain and develop the learning, even in a personal way. The criteria of evaluation will be the clearness, the critical remarks and the personal considerations.
Other information
The professor is in disposal of students mailing for an appointment, in person or via MS Teams platform.
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
Goal 10 e 16
