3rd Bachelor in Social Services

Psycho-social approach to the handicap

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ECTS Credits1
Number of Hours (h/year)15
Teaching staffLAMBERT, Valérie
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1
CodeSOC-SSOC0037/3
Prerequisite
Aims and Objectives

 At the end of the course, students will be able to :

- describe the main types of handicaps and services for handicapped persons ;

- to rid of its prejudices concerning the handicap ;

- reflect on specific social and psychological aspects of disability.

Description

Introduction: definitions, etiology, preventions,...

Short introduction to the main categories of handicaps (sensory, physical, mental).

Reflection on different social and psychological aspects of disability.

Bibliography

Comblain A. et Rondal J.A., 2001, Manuel de psychologie du handicap. Sprimont, Mardaga.

- Dalla Piazza S. et Dan B., 2001, Handicaps et déficiences de l’enfant. Bruxelles, De Boek.

- Guidetti M. et Tourrette C., 1996, Handicaps et développement psychologique de l’enfant. Paris, Colin/Masson.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Group seminars or workshops
Assessment MethodsProjects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

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