Key words
Basic Methodologies: Cultural Action, Social Action, Socio-Cultural Training and Community Organisation
Objectives
Students:
- are fluent in the theoretical and practical aspects of the different basic methodologies
- explicit and argue their personal view on the importance and impact of the methodology for socio-cultural work and the broader society
- interpret correctly the carrying-power of the target group in the planning of change
- motivate and stimulate people to learn
- work efficientrly in groups purposive on results and processes
- programme quality projects and activities supplying the stated needs
- plan well-considered changing processes
- activate strategic networks fitting in the objectives
Topics
This course deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of actual basic methodologies of SCW. Community Organisation, Social Action and Social Movements, Cultural Action and Cultural Sociology and Socio-Cultural Training are being explored. Students chose two out of four methodologies (Community Organisation vs. Social Action or Cultural Action vs. Socio-Cultural Training).
Emphasis lies on the practice of this methodologies, although reflection on the impact of this methods for both society and profession, makes part of the course.
Prerequisites
Build upon the subjects of the former years related to Socio-Cultural Work (basic and profound modules), Community Organisation and Working with Groups.
Strongly related to the references and frames of 'Theory and Methods SCW', 3rd year.
Also based on the insichts of psychology, sociology, philosophy and social psychology being first and second year's courses.
Basic notion of the holistic approach of system-thinking and contextual psychology.
Social skills development is related to communication skills, observation, reporting, and reflecting skills.
Final Objectives
Materials used
Depending on the chosen Methodology: reader with texts, own notes, actual articles or syllabus.
Study costs
Expenses for transport, copies, ...
Each year a project fund is asked to minimise the costs for students.
Study guidance
Students will - on their own request - be coached by the lector in their independent work. Feedback is seen as a stimulating, motivating and optimising instrument for students.
Teaching Methods
Differ according to the Basic Methodology. Following list is not limitid:
- hearings with assignments and exercises.
- exercises preparing to visits
- assignments of exchange and presentation.
- realisation of a project co-operating with a field partner.
Assessment
Each course has its own evaluation method.
Possibilities:
- integration paper
- exercises and assessment
- permanent evaluation
- oral examination based on an individual reflective evaluation report.
Lecturer(s)
Anne Scheerlinck, Barbara Redant, Nicole Vanhoucke, Arlette Veys.
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