Aims
The course aims to promote cognitive, emotional and organizational knowledge and skills in the management of group dynamics.
In particular, it intends to provide knowledge about the different theoretical forms and perspectives, the different uses depending on the objectives and context within which the group develops, the functioning processes and phenomena that characterize it.
In order to consolidate knowledge and promote skills, the different topics will be the subject of interactive and experiential work: there will be direct experience of observation, participation and management of a group in its various phases (constitution – preparation – organization – creation of work group – verification).
The group discussion will accompany the course in order to encourage re-elaborations and comparisons between the course participants.
Programme
The following topics will be explored during the course:
- The psychosocial and psychoanalytic approach to groups
- The groups: characteristics of formal/informal groups, training, therapy, work
- The structuring of the group in reference to the context, the task, the phases, the norms and the roles
- The group dynamics: affiliation and exclusion, trust and cohesion in the group, defensive signals, conflict management
- The decision-making processes and leadership styles
Exam
In addition to being evaluated based on the degree of active participation during the course, the students will be subjected to a final individual interview aimed at evaluating their level of learning and ability to re-read the experience.
Bibliography
During the Course, theoretical references will be provided regarding the individual themes.
Research, identification and construction of the bibliography will also be integral parts of the course experience.
