AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Know traditions, understand cultural diversity, deconstruct stereotypes widespread in society and work on the concept of empathy with specific attention to migratory trauma.

At the end of the teaching, the student will be able to:
• Know the differences exist in foreign model care, the different interpretations of the concept of health and normality to work together with women while respecting all parties
• Recognize the needs of foreign women even when they are not formally expressed
• Apply the knowledge provided during the lessons in the context of the practical internship
• Distinguish which type of assistance is most appropriate for the patient not only from a clinical point of view, but in a global sense to respect the culture of the couple

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal lessons supported by slides: reading and commentary of testimonies; viewing documentaries; clinical cases.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Communication and migration, data and laws to understand the Italian reality. 
The role of the cultural mediator. 
The midwife in transculturality. 
Analysis of traditions related to motherhood and birth stories. 
Observations on the theme of female genital mutilation and on gender health outside of motherhood in foreign women.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

10 multiple choice questions.
One point for each correct answer, zero points for each incorrect answer.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The questions will focus on the topics covered in class to understand if the fundamental concepts have been internalized. 
Sufficiency is obtained by correctly answering at least 6 questions out of 10. 
In case of insufficiency, it is possible to deepen with oral questions.

Students with certifications for Specific Learning Disorders, disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher to talk about teaching and exam methods