Curricularization of extension in the Administration program

the project “basic food basket” at UERGS in Cachoeira do Sul – RS

Abstract

The institutionalization of extension incorporation into the curriculum represents an important milestone in the process of university evolution, specifically regarding the potential for social transformation through scientific-academic knowledge. One of the topics that has gained emphasis in recent years refers to the increase in the cost of the basic food basket in Brazil, leading to difficulties in access, especially for the population in social and economic vulnerability. Thus, the opportunity to inform the population about the evolution of the basic food cost stands out. In this sense, this paper aims to describe the extension experience of the project that aims to map the prices and evolution of the prices of main foods in the basic food basket in the municipality of Cachoeira do Sul - RS. As a methodology, Dieese (Department of Socioeconomic Studies) techniques were used, with the collection of food prices in the six main commercial establishments (supermarkets) of the municipality, with the assistance of a table that identifies foods, values, and brands, the data of which were analyzed statistically. The analytical texts are published on a monthly basis in the main local media outlets, including Jornal do Povo. The project represents an important step towards the curricularization of extension in the Administration program, since it meets a social demand, reinforcing the mission and vision of the University.