Family sociology

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Claire Gavray

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

Learning unit contents

theoretical approach : historical approach of families and of family sociology (presentation of theories and authors) -discussion of recent research results concerning demography, families and their evolution, family policies, links private life/professional life, intrafamily violences, gender hierarchies...

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

to give students the necessary tools for a critical approach and analyse of contemporary evolution linked with 'family' and families realities ; links between family and other social spheres; evolution of power and resources between social and gender groups

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

nothing else than a high interest for the topic . Pupils are asked to attend a maximum of courses.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

reading of papers and meetings with field specialists. Presentation of field surveys and recent data.

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

Sociologists and researchers are invited ; videos and movies are used ... Students will join a conference or activity on the theme. If problem of participation, contact before mid-october
! Theoritical course from october > december.

Recommended or required readings

notes, pp  and articles regularly available on line

Assessment methods and criteria

written exam

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

the course takes place during the first semester and the exam in january.

Contacts

Claire Gavray , B33

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