Duration
30h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
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 by some to be "in crisis" 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 kinship 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 until the time it was thrown into doubt. They will be able to use their knowledge during a debate. 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
Classes, discussions, debates and exercises using 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, hybrid learning)
In class
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Classes
Code red, orange, yellow until the end of the quadrimester : podcasts and live sessions on lifesize (indications on myuliege). The live sessions are podcasted on myuliege.
Yellow, orange or red code (changes: evaluation's organization)
- 1 written work (see instructions and criteria in "course materials") to be sent on 20/01/2020 (1st exam session) or 20/08/2020 (2nd exam session) to elodie.razy@uliege.be before midnight (40%).
- the MCQ initially planned is replaced by an open book work done at home on 20/01 (1st exam session) between 3 and 4.15 pm. It will consist of answering 2 open questions on the texts and the course posted on myuliege and on lifesize live (possible questions concerning the exam) on 20/01 at 3pm: 500 words maximum per question/answer. The work should be sent to elodie.razy@uliege.be between 16:15 and 16:30 (60%).
Evaluation's criteria :
. understanding
. knowledge
. reflection
- The originally scheduled debate is cancelled.
Recommended or required readings
Students will be required to read articles and extracts from publications.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- Remote
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND written work
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Students will draft a commented kinship diagram, will prepare and lead a debate and will sit a final exam.
Individual commented diagram with your own definition of kinship: 30%
Debate: 20%
Exam: 50%
Yellow, orange or red code (changes: evaluation's organization)
- 1 written work with your individual commented diagram and own definition of kinship (see instructions in "course materials") to be sent on 20/01/2020 (1st exam session) or 20/08/2020 (2nd exam session) to elodie.razy@uliege.be before midnight (40%).
- the MCQ initially planned is replaced by an open book work done at home on 20/01 (1st exam session) between 3 and 4.15 pm. It will consist of answering 2 open questions on the texts and the course posted on myuliege and on lifesize live (possible questions concerning the exam) on 20/01 at 3pm: 500 words maximum per question/answer. The work should be sent to elodie.razy@uliege.be between 16:15 and 16:30 (60%).
Evaluation's criteria :
. understanding
. knowledge
. reflection
- The originally scheduled debate is cancelled.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
The course will take place in the first term (all sessions are compulsory).
Compulsory sessions with a student-monitor will also be organised.
The first class will take place on Tuesday 29 September.
Contacts
I meet with students by appointment
Office 2.36 (B31)
Items online
Instructions, documents and texts
Instructions, documents and texts