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Social Sciences

Code	14840
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	T(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area	Social Sciences
Entry requirements	Not applicable
Mode of delivery	Presential
Work placements	Not applicable
Learning outcomes	The importance of epistemological reflection in the social sciences context. Address the main issues that define the specificity of the various social sciences as a scientific discourse and social practice. Promote specific skills (theory and practice, language and concepts) on the procedures necessary to build a scientific discourse on the social. Develop the ability to observe, analyze and criticize various social phenomena. Promote interdisciplinary dialogue between Sociology, Anthropology and Psychology, particularly in the area of health and behavior
Syllabus	Part 1. Introduction to Social Sciences - Epistemological issues: the evolution of thought - from religion to science. - a global perspective of the social sciences: theories and social practices. - methods and techniques of social sciences. Part 2. Interdisciplinary approach (Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology) - nature & culture: Man as a bio-psycho-social-cultural/religious unit - psychology and spirituality: neurotheology - social sciences, religion and healing practices - case studies: religion, health, traditional medicine, suicide.
Main Bibliography	Annandale, Ellen (2014). The Sociology of Health and Medicine: a critical introduction. Cambridge, Polity Press. Giddens, Anthony (2013). Sociologia. Lisboa, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. Cap. 10 “Suicídio, doença e deficiência”, pp. 430-479. Hunt, Elgin & Colander, David (2017). Social Science: an introduction to the study of society. New York: Routledge. Cap. 1, “Social Science and its methods”, pp. 01-22. Laplantine, François (1991). Antropologia da Doença. São Paulo, Martins Fontes. Margaça, Clara; Rodrigues, Donizete (2019). “Espiritualidade e resiliência na adultez e velhice: uma revisão”. Fractal: Revista de Psicologia, Niterói, v. 31, n. 2, p. 150-157. Rodrigues, Donizete (2023). Introdução às Ciências Sociais. Covilhã, UBI (texto de apoio). Rodrigues, Donizete (2023). “Xamãs, Bruxas e Pastores: a dimensão religiosa no processo de cura”. Análise Social, vol. 3, nº 248, pp.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	Theoretical and practical classes; individual work carried out in the classroom; tutorial guidance; analysis and discussion of texts in class.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.