Class Elaboration and Management of Social and Cultural Projects

The Design and Management of Social and Cultural Projects curricular unit focuses on planning, designing, and managing projects as tools for social change. The development and implementation of projects have a political dimension, playing a key role in addressing social challenges and fostering innovation in social intervention. Students will develop skills to structure and manage social projects, from diagnosis to implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Strategic planning methodologies and essential management tools for effective intervention will be explored. This curricular unit is essential in training, providing a critical perspective on public policies, funding, and team and resource management.

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1. Fundamentals of Planning and Social Projects 1.1. Concepts and principles of planning: definitions, dimensions, advantages, and challenges. 1.2. The role of third-sector organizations in social development. 1.3. Social projects: definitions, types, and key characteristics. 2. Stages of Planning and Implementation 2.1. Diagnosis and identification of needs. 2.2. Project design and planning: objectives, strategies, and methodologies. 2.3. Execution and implementation: resource mobilization and operational management. 2.4. Monitoring and evaluation: impact indicators and sustainability. 3. Strategic Management of Projects 3.1. Leadership and functions of the social project manager. 3.2. Team building and multidisciplinary team management. 3.3. Communication, negotiation, and conflict management.

This curricular unit follows a theoretical-practical approach, integrating theory and practice through participatory methodologies. In addition to theoretical exposition, strategies such as project-based learning (PBL), case studies, debates, and collaborative work will be used. A key component will be the development of a social project, where students will apply acquired knowledge, covering all project phases, from diagnosis to evaluation. This methodology fosters analytical, reflective, and operational skills essential for social intervention. The presentation of projects in class will enhance communication and argumentation skills, encouraging teamwork and the exchange of perspectives in social project management.

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