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Presentation
Presentation
This Curricular Unit is essential for understanding contemporary society and its ongoing transformations, among which the configuration of the Risk Society stands out, characterised by uncertainty and new social challenges. These dynamics directly affect Social Work, requiring professionals to adopt an attitude of reflexivity and strategic thinking, integrating critical analysis, innovation, and ethical commitment. At the same time, the CU addresses new analytical frameworks for intervention, such as the culture of mediation and the culture of peace, enhancing the ability to problematise and act in contexts of increasing diversity and complexity. Thus, students are expected to acquire solid knowledge about contemporary social intervention and to develop competences for a critical and sustained practice in changing contexts.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 4
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP733-24532
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
I. Social Work in Contemporary Societies 1. Globalization and the Risk Society: conceptualization 2. Social Work in the context of the Risk Society 3. Reframing social problems and new areas of social intervention 4. Current contexts of intervention: disasters and vulnerable populations 5. Current challenges for Social Work II. Culture of mediation and culture of peace: analytical references for and in social intervention 1. Conceptual dynamics of social mediation 2. Intercultural mediation and social intervention 3. Configuring a culture of mediation and peace: reference models, mediator competences, and contextual analysis
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Objectives
Objectives
O1: Critically reflect on the relationship between globalization, the Risk Society, and the role of Social Work in contemporary contexts. O2: Analyse the impact of risk and uncertainty on current social contexts and their implications for professional intervention. O3: Problematise key social issues, identifying new areas and contexts of intervention (disasters, vulnerable populations) and the challenges they pose to Social Work. O4: Understand the analytical frameworks of social intervention related to the culture of mediation and the culture of peace. O5: Recognise the role of intercultural mediation and social intervention in societies marked by diversity and complexity. O6: Develop reflexive and strategic capacities to address the main challenges in shaping a culture of mediation and peace.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The teaching and learning methodologies of this CU prioritise innovative and active approaches, centred on students and the development of reflexive and strategic competences. Emphasis is placed on Problem-Based Learning, which fosters the analysis and resolution of real or simulated situations; the flipped classroom, which encourages prior preparation and critical debate in class; collaborative work, which promotes knowledge sharing and the co-construction of solutions; and brainstorming, which stimulates creativity and critical thinking. These methodologies strengthen the link between theory and practice and contribute to the development of reflexive, strategic, and ethical competences, preparing students to face the challenges of social intervention in contemporary contexts.
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References
References
Albuquerque, C., & Arcoverde, A. (2017). Serviço Social Contemporâneo: Reflexividade e Estratégia. Pactor. Almeida, H. N., Albuquerque, C. P., & Santos, C. C. (2013). Cultura de paz e mediação social: Fundamentos para a construção de uma sociedade mais justa e participativa. Mediaciones Sociales. Revista de Ciencias Sociales y de la Comunicación, 12, 132–157. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_MESO.2013.n12.45266 Dominelli, L. (2010). Globalization, contemporary challenges and social work practice. International Social Work, 53(5), 599–612. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872810371201 Webb, S. (2006). Social Work in a Risk Society. Social and Political Perspectives. Palgrave Macmillan.
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Assessment
Assessment
A avaliação contínua integra dois elementos:
Elemento de avaliação Data Ponderação Teste escrito individual 09/11/2026 50% Trabalho individual e apresentação oral presencial 30/11/2026 a 09/12/2026 50% É exigida uma classificação mínima de 8 valores no teste escrito como condição de aprovação à UC. A frequência das aulas é obrigatória, sendo admitido um máximo de faltas correspondente a 30% do total das aulas. A chegada com um atraso superior a 15 minutos implica o registo de falta. Os/as estudantes com estatuto especial devidamente reconhecido poderão substituir o trabalho individual por um segundo teste escrito. Caso optem pela realização do trabalho, as sessões tutoriais obrigatórias serão previamente definidas em articulação com a docente. As datas previstas poderão ser alteradas em função do calendário académico e da articulação com outros momentos de avaliação. Qualquer alteração será comunicada aos/às estudantes através da plataforma Moodle.
A UC segue o Regulamento de Avaliação em vigor. A ausência injustificada ao teste ou a não entrega e apresentação do trabalho nos prazos definidos determina a inexistência de avaliação nesse elemento, salvo nas situações expressamente previstas no regulamento. Os trabalhos académicos devem respeitar as Normas para a Elaboração e Apresentação de Teses, Dissertações e Outros Trabalhos Académicos da Universidade Lusófona, aprovadas pelo Despacho Reitoral n.º 67/2023. O plágio, a utilização de recursos não autorizados e qualquer outra forma de fraude académica poderão determinar a anulação do respetivo elemento de avaliação. Sempre que existam dúvidas quanto à autoria, à autenticidade ou ao domínio dos conteúdos, o/a estudante poderá ser convocado/a para uma prova oral complementar.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
