Study Programmes 2015-2016
ANTH0052-2  
Anthropology of family connections, Part 1
Duration :
15h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits :
Bachelor in sociology and anthropology3
Bachelor in sociology and anthropology3
Master in anthropology (120 ECTS)3
Master in sociology and anthropology (60 ECTS)3
Bachelor in information and communication4
Bachelor in information and communication5
Lecturer :
Elodie Razy
Substitute(s) :
Alice Sophie Sarcinelli, Fanny Duysens
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
As the first field of investigation in the history of the discipline, and declared to be "in crisis" by some in the 20th Century, interest in the anthropology of kinship is once more on the rise. More than ever, it appears to be necessary to grasp the dynamics of contemporary societies in both the North and the South. The examination of the main theories, key concepts and vocabulary in the field, emerging from contemporary thematic investigations, will enable the cultural and social construction of the family to be understood. This theoretical approach will be coupled with an interactive presentation of methodological tools.
Learning outcomes of the course :
Students will have a good knowledge of the main theories and key concepts in this field up to the time at which it was thrown into doubt. They will be able to use the theoretical and methodological tools presented in class (definitions, diagrams and vocabulary of the anthropology of kinship).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Class, discussions and debates and exercises with the theoretical and methodological tools presented in class (definitions of kinship, diagrams and vocabulary of the anthropology of kinship).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Face-to-Face
Recommended or required readings :
Students will be objected to read articles and extracts from publications.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Students will draft a commented kinship diagram and will sit a written exam (information on these two exercises will be given on myULg and explained in class).
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
I meet with students by appointment
Office 2.36 (B31)
Items online :
Anthropology of kinship 1
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