Learning objectives
Mastering the most relevant topics and methods for social development
Prerequisites
Basic developmental psychology
Course unit content
The course will touch the topic of social development, social competence and self development.
Full programme
The course will touch the topic of social development, starting from infancy to adolescence. In particular, in the first part of the course the construction of social competence will be illustrated. Lessons will be centered on the child-adult attachment, sibling relationships, peer relationships.
In the second part, the costruction of the self will be illustrated. Lessons will be centered on the first and second separation/individuation process.
Bibliography
Corsano P. (2007). Socializzazioni. Roma: Carocci
Cigala A., Corsano P. (2011). Ricomincio da tre. Milano: Unicopli (only second part)
Fonagy P., Gergely G., Jurist E.L., Target M. (2005). Regolazione affettiva, mentalizzazione e sviluppo del Sé. Milano: Cortina (only Introduzione, capp. 1, 3 e 4)
Corsano P., Musetti A. (2012). Dalla solitudine all’autodeterminazione. Milano: Cortina (only capp. 1 e 2)
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and group work
Assessment methods and criteria
Written and oral examination
Other information
To access the examination must have successfully completed developmental psychology examination.