ANTH0376-1 : Urban anthropology

Study Programmes 2015-2016

ANTH0376-1

Urban anthropology

Duration :

30h Th

Number of credits :

Master in anthropology (120 ECTS)		3
Master in sociology (120 ECTS)		3
Master in sociology (120 ECTS)		3
Master in sociology and anthropology (60 ECTS)		3
Master in communication (120 ECTS)		4

Lecturer :

Yves Winkin

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

Do we consider urban anthropology situational or merely situated ? Old question, which need be refreshed with more urban fieldwork, in the present case, in Liège. Then, questions in the field, which may vary from year to year. For example: on urban euphoria and dysphoria, on walking as a mode of urban transportation, etc. As we proceed, methods of urban anthropology are questioned and refreshed as well.

Learning outcomes of the course :

To reinforce a good command of urban-specific methods of fieldwork, based on Thibaut and Grosjean's book, /L'espace/ /urbain en méthodes/ (only available in French), and a short piece of urban fieldwork. A side effect is sought after: to rediscover the pleasure to be in town.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

A good idea of what the Chicago School is all about; good capacity for developing a resistance to cold and tireness due to the long hours of urban walking.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

fieldwork in the city of Liège, framed by a general question submitted by the teacher.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Three 10-hour modules are the backbone of the course; a module every month and ten hours on a two-day blocked period. Classes alternatively offer theory-based presentations and urban wanderings.