Study Programmes 2015-2016
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| Social and cultural anthropology 2 | ||
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Duration :
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| 30h Th | ||
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| Benjamin Rubbers | ||
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Substitute(s) :
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| Guy Massart | ||
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language | ||
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester | ||
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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | ||
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Course contents :
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| In continuity with Social and Cultural Anthropology I, this course concentrates on the theories that have become influential in anthropology in the second half of the 20th century. These theories will be illustrated by concrete case studies taken from various ethnographic contexts. | ||
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To introduce students to theories of culture in anthropology. At the end of the course, students will be able to discuss the light that each theory can shed upon the central issues of our time. | ||
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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| Students must have completed the course of Social and Cultural Anthropology I, appreciate theory, enjoy reading, and have a high degree of curiosity. | ||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course consists in face-to-face lessons. | ||
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A copy of PowerPoint presentations used during lessons will be posted on the MyUlg portal. Students will also receive readings. | ||
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Details about the type of examination will be given during the first lesson. Evaluation will focus on knowledge of the course and readings. | ||
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| The professor is available to meet students by appointment (email). | ||