Urban anthropology

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

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

Learning unit 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 learning unit

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.

Recommended or required readings

A reader is offered and readings are suggested.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination based on fieldwork, which is an answer to the general question presented by the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Course is offered during the Fall semester.

Contacts

Yves WINKIN
yves.winkin@ulg.ac.be