Fundamentals of Work and Emplyment

Code:

POST10

Acronym:

FTE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Psychology

Instance: 2025/2026 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Master Degree in Psychology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MPSI	1	Plano de Estudos 2021	1	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Since work is a construct that requires a multidisciplinary approach, this course seeks to integrate and discuss the approaches of different social sciences to work and to the evolution of work organization.

The activity of work psychologists requires the understanding of these different points of view in the definition of intervention projects that contribute to the safeguarding of fundamental rights in the exercise of a professional activity.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of this UC students should know/be able to:

a) Understand the challenges and the dominant frames of reference in contemporary society regarding the exercise of work.

b) Understand the contributions and fundamentals of different social sciences on work and employment.

c) Understand the developmental character and the transforming potential of the work psychologist's intervention, integrated in an interdisciplinary approach.

d) To evidence ethical thinking and social responsibility in the analysis of the of work and employment phenomena.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Mandatory literature

Cunha, L., Silva, D., Santos, M., Pereira, C., & Lacomblez, M.; Reconfiguração do horário de trabalho para turnos de 12h: que impactos na saúde? Tempus: Actas de Saúde Coletiva, 13 (2), 91-103. doi:10.18569/tempus.v13i2.2665, 2019
Baudin, C., & Nusshold, P. ; Digitalização e evolução do trabalho real: introdução. Laboreal, 14, 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.15667/laborealxiv218cbpnpt, 2018
Dorssemont, F., Lörcher, K., Clauwaert, S., & Schmitt, M. ; The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the Employment Relation, Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2019. ISBN: 9781509922659
Eurofound ; Parental and paternity leave, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union., 2019

Teaching methods and learning activities

The course is organized in TP classes that include:

- exposure of theoretical frameworks;

- analysis and discussion of texts;

- presentation and discussion of studies, practical cases and discussions with experts in the field.

Theoretical-concetual integration is guaranteed through the exposure of theoretical frameworks and the analysis and discussion of texts, as well as by the invitation of experts in other social sciences, beyond psychology.

The action of the work psychologist in real context is conceived by reflecting on the practical cases presented and then through its autonomous analysis, even if embodied in the shared theoretical frameworks and in tutorial support.

Interaction with multidisciplinary teams and ethical thinking are intentionally worked on this analysis and on the ongoing reflection based on it.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	40,00
Exame	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	38,00
Estudo autónomo	20,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Trabalho escrito	50,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Classes are subject to verification of attendance. Students who miss more than 25% of predicted classes will not be subject to assessment.

Calculation formula of final grade

In the evaluation of the course, 2 components are considered: a) presentation in class of concrete study cases and using the theoretical frameworks for their analysis; b) written synthesis of a critical reflexion.

The final classification is obtained by considering the evaluation components listed above with the following weighting, respectively, a) 40% and b) 60%.

Failure to carry out an assessment component will result in a score of 0 on that component with the minimum score required being 8 values on all components.

Classification improvement

The appeal of the partial classifications is possible through the accomplishment of new equivalent works. The appeal is restricted to those components, which due to their nature are repeatable and therefore allow the redefinition initially attributed.