Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010 A.A. 2008/2009

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Scienze del servizio sociale - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Methodology of social sciences (2011/2012)

Teaching code

4S02343

Credits

6

Coordinator

Not yet assigned

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SPS/07 - GENERAL SOCIOLOGY

Seminars 0

The teaching is organized as follows:

Lezione
The activity is given by Sociology and social research - METODI DELLA RICERCA SOCIALE - Lezione of the course: Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Credits

4

Period

Sem. 1A, Sem. 1B

Academic staff

Mauro Niero

Esercitazione
The activity is given by Sociology and social research - METODI DELLA RICERCA SOCIALE - Esercitazione of the course: Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Credits

2

Period

Sem. 1A, Sem. 1B

Academic staff

Mauro Niero

Learning outcomes

This course will introduce students to research methods and techniques of social research that can be applied to the typical subjects of social work.
Its main objectives are the following:
a)learning the basic language of research methodology;
b)developing capabilities of interpreting data produced by social research;
c)experimenting how to conduct one or more phases of an empirical study.
The course will provide the student with a wide perspective on research-making which, though not including all issues of the state of the art, will span over the most important problems that are of concern of the methodological debate.

Program

Niero M.(2005) Introduzione alla progettazione e alla pratica della ricerca sociale, Guerini Milano.

Lonardi C. (2007), Raccontare e raccontarsi, QuiEdit, Verona.

Oprandi (2002), Il Focus group, Breve compendio eorico-pratico. Emme&Erre Padova.

Niero M.(2008), Il mix fra qualità e quantità nella ricerca sociale, Quiedit, Verona.

Further materials and exercises will be indicated by the teacher as lessons go along. The essay by Oprandi can be downloaded from the following website http:/profs.formazione,univr.it/mauroniero/download.html

Examination Methods

Exams are in written form. Participation in exercises will be included in the calculation of the student's mark

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Teaching materials e documents