Duration
15h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in sociology and anthropology | 3 crédits |
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
Declared as being in a state of "crisis", or even obsolete, by some during the 20th century, the anthropology of kinship - the first field of investigation in the history of the discipline - is currently the subject of renewed interest. 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, the key concepts and vocabulary in the field, combined with the exploration of contemporary themes, 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 acquired good knowledge of the main theories and key concepts in this field included the moment it was called into question and its new developments. They will be able to use the theoretical and methodological tools presented in class (definitions, concepts, diagrams and vocabulary of the anthropology of kinship), to develop a research object in the anthropology of kinship and to deal with social issues related to this domain.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Classes, discussions and 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)
Lectures
Recommended or required readings
Students are obliged to read articles and extracts from publications.
Assessment methods and criteria
Students must construct a commented kinship diagram and write a report (instructions, assessment methods and criteria concerning these two exercises will be provided on myULiège and explained in class).
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
The course will take place during the first quadrimester (all classes are compulsory).
Compulsory classes with a student monitor will also be organized.
Contacts
Students can arrange to see me by appointment.
Office 2.36 (B31)