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Learning outcomes |
To present the key concepts associated with SSE and its current importance and over time; depth theoretical reflection on the processes associated with the SSE in order to contribute to research in this area, increase knowledge of practices and paths of SSE
At the end of the course students should be able to analyse and critically debate the main theories and concepts associated to SSE; recognize different paradigms associated with SSE; debate issues and problems in the area of SSE, demonstrating theoretical, methodological and empirical consistency in the invoked arguments;demonstrate competence in applying knowledge and theoretical understanding of the SSE to new problems and contexts; use proper skills in the planning, design and execution of theoretical and empirical essays and in the development of autonomous learning activities; Prove proficiency communication, as also in presentations and use of supporting technologies.
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Main Bibliography |
Principal
Bridge, S.; Murtagh, B. e O’Neill, K. (2009): Understanding The Social Economy and the Third Sector, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire.
Powell, W. e Steinberg, R. (Eds.) (2006): The Non-profit Sector: A research handbook, Yale University Press, Yale, 2º Edição.
Uluorta, H. M. (2008): The Social Economy: Working Alternatives in a Globalizing Era, Routledge.
Complementar
Anheir, H. and Ben-Ner, A.(2003): The study of the nonprofit Enterprises: Theories and Approaches, Kluwer Academic and Plenum, New York
Legrand, A. e Bruno, M. (2006): Emsemble! Initiatives solidaires en France, Édition Autremant, Paris.
Naves P. et Defalvard, H. (2006): Économie politique de l´áction sociale, Dunod, Paris.
Vimont, Jean-Paul (2006) Réussir sa création d’entreprise de services á la personne: une demarche spécifique, ISERP Enterprises, Paris.
For each topic discussed further readings will be provided in the form of scientific articles and / or other documents (e.g. web pages).
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