Anthropology of kinship, Part 1

Duration

15h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Elodie Razy

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit 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 learning unit

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 write a report (informations, assessment methods and criteria on these two exercises will be given on myULg and explained in class).

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The course will take place in the first term (all sessions are compulsory).
Compulsory sessions with a student will also be organized.

Contacts

I meet with students by appointment
Office 2.36 (B31)

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