Community Psychology

Code	11784
Year	1
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	5
Workload	T(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area	Psychology
Entry requirements	NA
Mode of delivery	Face-to-face.
Work placements	NA
Learning outcomes	To know how to assess and intervene in different community contexts according to Community Psychology principles is the main objective of the curricular unit. Learning outcomes: Competences in understanding the object of Community Psychology within an inter and multidisciplinary frame; Ability to distinguish and integrate processes of community assessment, prevention and intervention; Competences in community assessment issues; Ability to identify and characterize community prevention settings in a strengths-based approach; Theoretical competences in community intervention within different ecological levels of analysis; Competences in analysing and developing community intervention and assessing projects in complex and unfamiliar settings; Critical analysis skills as well as integration and application of scientific information; Ability to self-directed learning and time management; Ability to communicate orally and in writing; Reflective, self-critical and decision-making abilities.
Syllabus	1. Theoretical-conceptual clarification, definition and framing of the areas of activity: Principles of Community Psychology and profile of the psychologist in social and community institutions. 2. Community assessment process: From planning to defining community intervention priorities. 3. Prevention and community intervention: Approaches aimed at promoting health and well-being. 4. Participation and empowerment: Strategies at different ecological levels. 5. Psychological sense of community and social support networks: Procedures and contexts.
Main Bibliography	Carreira, R., Correia, T., Alves, M., Branco, M. L., Sá, S., Melchior, S., … Rojão, G. (2019). Reflexo: Ferramenta pedagógica para uma nova relação entre a escola e as comunidades ciganas. Coolabora. Kloos, B., Hill, J., Thomas, E., Case, A. D., Scott, V. C., & Wandersman, A. (2020). Community psychology: Linking individuals and communities (4th ed.). American Psychological Association Moritsugu, J., Vera, E., Wong, F. Y., & Duffy, K. (2019). Community psychology (6th ed.). Routledge. Ornelas, J. (2008). Psicologia comunitária. Fim de Século. Rappaport, J. & Seidman, E. (Eds.) (2000). Handbook of community psychology. Kluwer Academic. Riemer, M., Reich, S. M., Evans, S. D., Nelson, G., & Prilleltensky, I. (Eds.). (2020). Community psychology: In pursuit of liberation and wellbeing (3rd ed.). Bloomsbury Publishing.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	Theoretical contact sessions: Lecture. Theoretical-practical contact sessions: Individual and group analysis of theoretical and theoretical-practical documents; individual and group analysis of case studies; lesson planning and presentation. Student guidance in the completion of theoretical and practical work; student orientation towards the achievement of theoretical and practical activities; discussion and clarification of issues raised by students. Evaluation strategies: Individual test for theoretical knowledge evaluation; Written theoretical-practical assignment which incorporates the following two phases (with further discussion on theoretical-practical classes): Planning/structuring or critically analysing a community intervention project. Theoretical-practical work classification will depend on participation in theoretical and practical activities.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.