DEPARTMENT OF COGNITIVE SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY,

EDUCATION AND CULTURAL STUDIES

First cycle degree programmes

1 Degree Course

SOCIAL WORK (L-39) SCIENZE DEL SERVIZIO SOCIALE

Coordinator

BERARDINO PALUMBO

Students will acquire the knowledge necessary to organize assistance to public institutions and non-profit organizations. Students will study sociology, anthropology, political science, law and history to be able to develop intervention projects in the area of social work. The course prepares the student for the Italian State Board Exam and registration in the social worker state registry (sec. B). After passing the State exam and being listed in the registry, students will be able to work as social workers in public and private institutions, local organizations and organizations that manage services to people and also assist with immigration centres.

Subjects CFU Year

Methodology of Ethnographic Research or Contemporary History Sociology of Intercultural Processes General Sociology Social Anthropology Public Law Institutions History of Political and Social Doctrine Principles and Methodology of Social Service Research

8 6 8 8 6 8

16

1

Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology Fundamentals of General Psychology Administrative Law Organization of Social Services or Urban Sociology Political Economics Private Law Institutions English Laboratory Computer Science Electives Traineeship

7 6 6 9 6 9 1 1 6 9

2

Psychiatry History of Political Institutions or Political Sociology and Marginality English Social and Community Psychology Economic Sociology and Sociology of Globalization Computer Science Final Exam

6 8 8 8 8 1 6

3

Electives Traineeship

6 9

2 Degree Course

EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCE (L-19 & L-20) SCIENZE DELLA FORMAZIONE E DELLA COMUNICAZIONE

Coordinator

ALESSANDRA MARIA FALZONE

Students will be able to operate as innovative educational systems designers and experts in communicative facilitation processes, directed to subjects with sensory, social, psychological and cognitive disabilities. They can work in private and public school situations and extra-curricular fields or as a freelancer. They will be able to intervene as an educator in sociocultural contexts that require the conscious use of media and telematics as communicative tools in every formative activity where obstacles or social constraints are found (educational integration of immigrants, multiculturalism, ecological deficit of various nature, etc.).

Messina

L-19 Education Science CFU Year L-20 Communication Science CFU

General Pedagogy Technology and Media for Teaching Philosophy of Language General Psychology Philosophy of Science History of Philosophy

10 10 15 10 9 6

1

Philosophy of Language Neuropedagogy General Psychology General Pedagogy History of Contemporary Philosophy Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

15 10 10 10 8

9

IT Fundamentals Theory of Sign Language or Theoretical Fundamentals of Logopedics Photography and Visual Culture Contemporary Italian Literature Psychopathology of Language Sociology of Communication Ethics of Communication

9 8

9 7 8 9

10

2

IT Fundamentals Contemporary Italian Literature Sociology of Communication Photography and Visual Culture Bioethics Theory of Language Psychopathology of Language

9 7 9 9 8 8 8

Clinical Pedagogy History of Pedagogy, School and Educational Institutions General and Special Education and Technology of Education History of Contemporary Philosophy Disciplines to choose (2 for 6 CFU): History of Education Environmental Geography

10 10

9

8

12 6 6

3

General Linguistics Sociolinguistics or WEB Interfaces Philosophy of Mind Aesthetics or WEB Engineering Political Philosophy Disciplines to choose (2 for 6 CFU): Ethology of Communication Geography of Globalization Geography of Landscape

7 6 8 8 8

12 6 6 6

Roman History Medieval Society and Culture Other Activities Final Exam

6 6

7 4

Web Marketing Theoretical Fundamentals of Logopedics Roman History Medieval Society and Culture Final Exam Other Activities

6 6

6 6 4 7

3 Degree Course

PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES (L-24) – limited number SCIENZE E TECNICHE PSICOLOGICHE

Coordinator

Prof.ssa Amelia Gangemi

Students will increase their understanding of the human mind. They will follow a rigorous program dealing with psychological processes including perception, memory, learning, personality, developmental psychology, social relationships as well as training in the delicate range of psychological disorders. The main areas where psychologists are employed include clinics, mental health services, community services, educational settings, developmental psychology, and various areas of social policy in the private and public sectors. So, they can work in many private and government agencies that help people work better mentally, including organizations working with children, teenagers, and adults of all ages. In fact, your skills are required in countless areas of life, from health and community to sports organizations].

Subjects CFU Year

Fundamentals of General Psychology Foundations of Neuroscience Social and Community Psychology

10

8 8

1 History of Philosophy Fundamental Epistemology of the Human Sciences Intercultural Pedagogy

8 6 6

General Sociology of Mutations and Deviance Philosophy of Science Evolutionary Psychology Psychometrics Psycho-Biology of Language Cognitive Psychology Experimental Psychology Developmental Psychology Professional Communication in Psychology Psychodynamic Psychology Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology

6 6 8 8 6

10 6

10 8

10 12

Philosophy of the Mind

12

Philosophy of Language Special Pedagogy Pedagogy of Preventative Processes Philosophy of Psychology Psychopathology of Language Sociology of Communication Pediatric Neuropsychiatry Psychiatry Philosophy of Cognitive Processes

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

2

Electives chosen from subjects of 12 CFU Psycho-physiology of Learning and Memory Medical Anthropology Final Exam (written or oral) English Language Computer Skills Other competence useful for the work place Traineeship (200 hours)

12 6 5 5 2 1 2 8

3

4 Degree Course

CULTURAL TOURISM AND ARTS, MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE (L-3 & L-15) TURISMO CULTURALE E DISCIPLINE DELLE ARTI, DELLA MUSICA E DELLO SPETTACOLO

Coordinator

JOSE’ GAMBINO

This degree course offers career opportunities in Tourism and Performing Arts. Students will learn how to organize tourism aimed at the promotion and management of cinema, theater and different means of communication, both old and modern (radio, television, photography and analogue and digital videography, telecommunication networks). Seminars, workshops and internships are offered to help the student to acquire practical skills in the world of performing arts (acting, directing, etc.) and activities related to tourism.

L-15 Cultural Tourism

Subjects CFU

General Statistics for Tourism Analysis of Area Data Geography of Tourist Areas or Fundamentals of Cultural Geography Language and Translation-French Psychology of Professional Communication Sociology of Performance or Heritage Anthropology Political Economics

8 8 8 8

10 8

10 8

Market Analysis Module 1 History of Art Module 2 History of Art Criticism and Museumology History of Performance History of the Cinema Contemporary Italian Literature Medieval Society and Culture Modern History History of Architecture Language and Translation-Spanish Language and Translation-English Language and Translation-German Choice between Tourism Pedagogy or Area Tourist Management Pedagogy of Accessible Tourism Geography of the Mediterranean Geography of Globalization Final Exam Internship Traineeships

8

12

8 12 10 10 10 12

9 9 9

12 4 8 5 1 2

L-3 Discipline delle Art, Music, and Performance Discipline delle Arti, Musica e Spettacolo (DAMS) Italian Linguistics Contemporary Italian Literature Theatrical Italian Literature or Spanish Literature and Cinematography Medieval Society and Culture Modern History Art Psychology Esthetics Sociology of Performance or Heritage Anthropology Art and Museums-2 modules Module 1 History of Art Module 2 . Museology and the History of Art Criticism Language and Translation-French History of Architecture History and Techniques of Dance History of Performance Photography and Visual Culture History of the Cinema Language and Translation-Spanish Language and Translation-English Language and Translation-German

6

10 8

10 10 8

10 10

12

10 12 8 8 8

12

9 9 9

Laboratories of Performing Arts Scenography Digital Archiving in Museums Drama Final Exam Internship and Job Training Traineeships

12 4 6 2 5 1 2

Second cycle degree programmes

5 Degree Course

SOCIAL SERVICE, SOCIAL POLICIES AND SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES (LM-87/LM-88) SERVIZIO SOCIALE, POLITICHE SOCIALI E STUDI SOCIOLOGICI E RICERCA SOCIALE

Coordinator

ANTONIETTA CAMMAROTA

Students will expand their knowledge of the sociological disciplines, methods and research techniques and social work, institutions and the supporting laws. At the end students will be able to carry out roles in management and social service projects, organization and coordination of public, private and other sectors.

Social Service and Social Policies (LM-87)

Subjects CFU Year

Sociology and Political Phenomena International Organizations and Human Rights Protection European Law and Family Relationships Political Anthropology Electives: Historical Processes of Modernization in the Contemporary Age (8) Political Sociological and Gender (8) Special Teaching Activity (8) Electives: Data Analysis Political Geography Theoretical Philosophy Political Philosophy Language Laboratory (English-French) Traineeship and Orientation

9 6 6 9

16

8

1 5

1

Methodology and Research Techniques Other Economies and Social Projects Sociology of the Environment and Territory History of Political Thought and Social Doctrine History of Political and Social Institutions Final Exam (written or oral) Traineeship and Orientation

8 8 8 8 8

13 7

2

Sociology and Social Research (LM-88)

Subjects CFU Year

Sociology of Political Phenomena Theoretical Philosophy or Philosophy of Cognitive Processes or Political Philosophy European Law and Family Relationships Political Anthropology or Political Geography Electives: History of Modernization Processes in the Contemporary Age (8) Political Sociology and Gender (8) Special Teaching Activities (8) Electives: Cultural Industry and Media Studies Cognitive Sociology History of Political Thought and Social Doctrine History of Political and Social Institutions Theoretical Philosophy Political Philosophy Language Laboratory (English or French) Traineeship and Orientation

9 8

6 9

16

8

1 5

1

Methodology and Techniques of Social Research Other Economies and Social Projects Sociology of the Environment and Territory Political Policies and Local Government Data Analysis Final Exam (written or oral) Traineeship and Orientation

8 8 8 6 8

13 7

2

6 Degree Course

TOURISM AND PERFORMANCE (LM-49 & LM-65) TURISMO E SPETTACOLO

Coordinator

GIUSEPPE CARIDI

The Degree in Tourism and Performance allows you to design, organize and evaluate tourist and cultural resources of the territory. Students will be able to communicate tourist concepts through the acquisition of multiple abilities: creative ability, the secrets of territorial marketing, smart culture as innovative tool to enhance tourism territorial competitiveness. Those skills will be integrated with further typical skills of arts, music and art shows; students will learn how to design and produce live works, events and performances. Students will learn about the Performing Arts in various aspects: musical, cinematographic, theatrical and photographic.

LM-49 Tourism

Subjects CFU Year

Art History Modern History Performance Discipline Theories of Cinema Cultural Geography Electives (2 of the following courses): Media Theory Italian Linguistics Psychopathology of Language

12 8 8 8

12 12 6 6 6

1

Language and Translation: German Language Language and Translation: Spanish Language Territorial Tourism Marketing Cultural Industry and Media Studies Economic and Political Geography of Tourism Electives: Aesthetics History of Cities History and Theory of Graphics and Design Urban Geography Area Geography Cultural Asset Geography Final Exam Other Activities for work place competence

6 6 8 8 6

4 4 4 6 6 6

9 5

2

Performing Arts (LM-65)

Subjects CFU Year

Art History Performing Arts Discipline Theories of Cinema Modern History Cultural Geography Electives (2 of the following courses): Media Theory Italian Linguistics Psychopathology of Language

12 8 8 8

12 12 6 6 6

1

Literature Performativity French Literature and Cinematography Cognitive and Pragmatic Linguistics Theory of Language Electives: Neuro-esthetics and Performing Arts Acting Theories and Techniques Creative Writing and Criticism History and Theory of Artistic Genres Urban Geography Area Geography Geography of Cultural Assets Final Exam Other Activities for Work Place Competence

8 7

12 7

12 4 4 4

12 6 6 6 9 5

2

7 Degree Course

PEDAGOGICAL SCIENCES ( LM-85) - limited number SCIENZE PEDAGOGICHE

Coordinator

LEONARDA VAIANA

Students will acquire common core of knowledge in the fields of pedagogical, historical, philosophical, psychological and sociological sciences. They will develop specific competences that will aid in carrying out their various roles as counselor, coordinator, and consultant in private and public settings, and in institutional and professional settings. They will possess knowledge of theory and research, skills in appraisal, expertise in intervention techniques, and will be able to design learning environments with emphasis in applications to educational services. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, critical thinking and practical skills they will need to pursue a successful teaching career in high schools.

Subjects CFU

General Pedagogy Pedagogy of Educative Relations History of Pedagogy or History of Education Pedagogical Design for Prevention and Inclusion Processes Medieval History Modern History Moral Philosophy + Theoretical Philosophy Philosophy of Mind and Ethology of Language + History of Philosophy Cultural Industry and Media Studies or Methodology and Techniques of Social Research Cognitive Psychology Required Learning Activities (max 20 CFU): Pedagogy of Communication Processes and Languages Psychopedagogy of Educational Contexts Clinical Pragmatics Psychobiology of Language

9 7 9 8 6 8

10 10 9 9

20 10 10 10 10

Philosophy of Psychology Political Geography and Territory Analysis Electives (10 CFU): Methodology of Philosophy Methodology of Sociology Modern and Contemporary History Roman History Final Exam Traineeship

10 10 10 5 5 4 6

10 5

8 Degree Course

COGNITIVE SCIENCE AND COMMUNICATION THEORY (LM-55 & LM-92) SCIENZE COGNITIVE E TEORIE DELLA COMUNICAZIONE

Coordinator

ALESSIO PLEBE

The objective of the Degree is to prepare students for career paths where cognitive science and/or communication theories play an important role. The degree in cognitive science can prepare for careers in artificial intelligence, business, data analysis, education, government intelligence, health care, cognitive rehabilitation and enhancement, product design and software design. Cognitive science focuses on the understanding of intelligent systems, both biological and artificial. This field requires diverse approaches to understanding these systems, including domains from general and experimental psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, computer science, and engineering. The degree in communication theories can prepare for careers in market research, education, advertising, journalism, media editors, and many other professions where deep knowledge of human communication mechanisms is crucial. Communication theories integrate aspects of both social sciences and language sciences, concentrating on the nature of communication in society, and extended with theories of computer-mediated communication and the implications of new media for communication. Graduates of both cognitive science and communication theories may take different career paths, in the government and public sector, or in the private and corporate sector, or as a professional consultant.

LM-55 Cognitive Science CFU Year LM-92 Communication Theories CFU

The Phenomenology of Consciousness Decision and Game Theory Philosophy of Mind and Language Ethology Cognitive Psychology Interactive Multimedia Cognitive Sociology Electives (choose two courses): Cognitive Ethology Philosophy of Intelligent Systems Evolutionary Psychology and Philosophy Cognitive Agents Psychopathology of Language

6 6

10 9 8 9

12

1

Interactive Multimedia Decision and Game Theory Philosophy of Mind and Language Ethology Cognitive Psychology Philosophy of Communication Cognitive Sociology Electives (choose two courses): Cognitive Ethology Philosophy of Intelligent Systems Evolutionary Psychology and Philosophy Cognitive Agents Psychopathology of Language

8 6

10

9 6 9

12

Cognitive Neuroscience Research Methodology for Cognitive Rehabilitation IT Tools for Rehabilitation Intelligent Systems for Cognitive Rehabilitation Electives: Biolinguistics Cognitive and Pragmatic Linguistics Paleoanthropology Cognitive Criminology Child Neuropsychiatry Clinical Data Management Cognitive Poetics Cognitive Science Statistics Final Exam Other Activities

8

16

6 6

12

8 4

2

Cultural Industry and Media Studies or Cognitive and Pragmatic Linguistics Sociolinguistics Moral Philosophy or Psychobiology of Language Theory of Language Electives: Biolinguistics Cognitive and Pragmatic Linguistics Teaching and Learning Technology Internet Teaching Systems Final Exam Other Activities

6 10

10

10 12

8 4

9 Degree Course

PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE (LM-51) PSICOLOGIA E NEUROSCIENZE COGNITIVE

Coordinator

Carmelo Vicario

The course is organized with the aim of providing advanced training that allows the design and management of interventions to support subjective well-being by promoting the ability of self-regulation in individuals, exercised on a cognitive level (processes of understanding and interpretation of information, planning, decision-making), affective (management of emotions and stress) and communicative-relational. This objective will take place through the lens of cognitive neuroscience, focusing on aspects such as strengthening the person's abilities and resources, rehabilitating cognitive functions and psychological interventions to support well-being in order to develop an existential project characterized by styles of healthy and sustainable life. The students of the Master's degree in "Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience" will acquire knowledge on the main theoretical models of cognitive processes and their neural bases, as well as knowledge of the main cognitive function disorders resulting from evolutionary, degenerative or acquired pathologies. Furthermore, ample space will be given to the application of cognitive models to the psychiatric and neurological patient. In this perspective, the graduate in "Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience" will be put in the conditions of possessing specific competences that will allow him to carry out in an autonomous way therapeutic interventions, which undertake a deepening path in the field of research in cognitive neuroscience, affective and social.

Subjects CFU

Cognitive Psychology Cognitive Neuroscience Psychometrics of Cognitive Neuroscience Experimental Pedagogy Social Neuroscience Theory and Techniques of Psychological Interviewing

12 12 6 5 8 8

Psycho-diagnostics and Psychotherapy Cognitive Science of Language Module 1 Philosophy and Etiology of Language Module 2 Psychopathology of Language History and Philosophy of Complexity History and Philosophy of Psychology Cognitive Etiology Evolutionary Psychology Neuro-phenomenological Psychiatry Methods of research in Neurology Applied Neuroscience Brain Imaging Biolinguistics Neuro pedagogy Cognitive Sociology Comparative Neurophysiology Final Exam (written or oral) Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab (Virtual and Augmented Reality) Laboratory of Psychopathology for Clinical Diagnosis and Laboratory of Projective Techniques External Traineeship 1st year (100 hours) External Traineeship 2nd year (100 hours)

12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

6 8 2

2 4 4