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

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:

Master's degree in Advanced Social Work - 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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
SECS-P/01
12
B
IUS/01 ,IUS/07
6
C
MED/34 ,MED/42 ,MED/43
6
B
M-PSI/05
9
B/C
SPS/07 ,SPS/08
Foreign language B2 (CB TEST)
3
F
-
9
B
SPS/07

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
C
M-FIL/03
6
C
M-GGR/01
3
F
-
6
B
SECS-P/10
9
B
SPS/07
6
B
M-PED/01
10
F
-
Final exam
15
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
C
M-FIL/03
6
C
M-GGR/01
3
F
-
6
B
SECS-P/10
9
B
SPS/07
6
B
M-PED/01
10
F
-
Final exam
15
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
8
D
-

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

Social geography  (2025/2026)

Teaching code

4S000598

Teacher

Emanuela Gamberoni

Coordinator

Emanuela Gamberoni

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY

Period

Sem. 1A dal Sep 22, 2025 al Oct 31, 2025.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING multidisciplinary knowledge aimed at reflecting critical analysis of specific social problems multidisciplinary knowledge aimed at reflecting on the dynamics in which the service is inserted ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING capacity for analyzing territorial determinants that can favor or hinder the effectiveness and efficiency of services. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES The course is based on two main interrelated trajectories. On the one hand it intends to deal with the basic concepts, the theoretical and methodological principles of the discipline. On the other hand, it aims to analyze some fundamental themes of contemporary social geography, such as the spatial impact of globalization, the social transformations of urban space, the effects of migration and social dynamics, referring to case studies on Italian and African territories. In this way the course aims to develop the reflection on the spatial dimension that characterizes contemporary social facts and phenomena of interest to the specialist Social Worker. The aim is to contribute - with socio-spatial interpretation keys - to the professional training of this figure in the complex context of contemporary society.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Basic knowledge and concepts.
Some of these will be recovered at the beginning and during the course

Program

- The theoretical bases and the methodologies of social geography
- Urban space and related contemporary problems (sustainability, regeneration, citizenship,...)
- Territories and migrations spaces
Saranno forniti materiali integrativi e di aggiornamento
- Case studies: West Africa
Bibliography
- Gamberoni E. e I. Dumont (a cura di), Azione e innovazione nello spazio pubblico: un’altra urbanità, Geotema 62, Anno XXIV, 2020 gennaio-aprile. https://www.ageiweb.it/geotema/geotema62/. Papers: 1-2-3-5-8-9-10-12
- Gamberoni E., Pistocchi F., L’Africa occidentale. Ritratto di un’Africa che cambia, Bologna, Pàtron, 2013.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

High interactive lessons in presence, group work (When necessary, materials will be provided during the lessons and/or in pdf), expert meeting, case reports, visual analysis, specific excursion (if possible)

Learning assessment procedures

- Written test composed by five questions: 3 open questions, 1 multiple choise question, 1 question to be chosen from some of the proposed options.
- Test time: 60 minutes

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

Evaluation criteria

The evaluation is on scale of 30.
It will consider: knowledge, ability to communicate clearly, proper use of sociogeographical terms, spelling and syntax.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

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Exam language

italiano