Duration
Evolution of communication : 30h Th
Introduction to biological anthropology : 20h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in human and social sciences (New programme) | 5 crédits | |||
| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) (Faculty of social sciences) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Evolution of communication : Véronique Servais
Introduction to biological anthropology : Pascal Poncin
Substitute(s)
Evolution of communication : Alix Hubert
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Evolution of communication
The course is an introduction to the natural history of human communication. First it rapidly present the evolution of communication in the animal kingdom. Then human communication is presented as it has evolved from primatic ancestral forms. The more recent theories about what is specifically human in communication (apart language!) are proposed. The following topics are discussed : the attachment theory; social cognition in dogs, monkeys, apes and children; facial expressions as biologically and culturally bounded; interactional synchrony, mother-baby interaction, empathy, intersubjectiviy. The aim is to indentify what makes human communication and interaction so special and how it opens up to cultural invention.
Introduction to biological anthropology
This course overviews the life and human origins as well as ecological basis
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Evolution of communication
Regarding the content : to provide knowledge about the evolution of communication in a broad perspective. The aim of the course is also to insist on non-verbal communication as the fundamental structure of all (verbal or not) exchanges. Regarding more transversal competencies : students are expected to learn to read scientific papers and to write a well argued text on the basis of scientific papers.
Introduction to biological anthropology
See the introduction of syllabus.
An introduction to biological anthropology for human sciences.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Evolution of communication
1- To have passed the course "Theories of communication". If not, the student must read :
- Watzlawick P., J.H. Beavin & D. D. Jackson (1972). Une logique de la communication. Paris, Seuil.
- Winkin, Y. (1986-2000). La nouvelle communication. Paris, Seuil.
2/ To be able to read, understand and synthetize a paper in english.
Introduction to biological anthropology
Biological basis.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Evolution of communication
4 hours of practical exercices in small groups are organized in order to help the students to read and understand the english scientific papers.
During these practical exercices, students will be given previous year's exams, in order to have them precisely understand what is excpected from them.
Introduction to biological anthropology
Manipulation (including virtual) of human fossils skulls.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Evolution of communication
Blended learning
Additional information:
The teaching is ex cathedra. The course has a strong visual support (slides and film) that is provided to the students via the MyULg portal. Additional sessions in small groups are provided to read and understand the scientific papers and to be prepare the examination. Teaching is at the second term, 2 hours/week, plus 4h exercices. Location and precise agenda to be determined. See
http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Introduction to biological anthropology
Second "quadrimestre": F : 14h00-16h00, Institut of Zoology, Amphitheatre.
Recommended or required readings
Evolution of communication
The scientific papers that are discussed during the course are published by the Liège University Press. The ppt presentations are posted on MyULg.
Introduction to biological anthropology
1 syllabi distributed by the universitary Press.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evolution of communication
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Additional information:
The assessment is in the form of an open book written assignment. Students are asked to answer several questions based on their reading portfolio. Several questions will be adressed to the students one week before the examination date. They will have to prepare themselves to answer all the questions. Two of them will be chosen for the examination itself. Instructions about the form of the expected answer will be given at that moment.
The evaluation will be based on the following points: understanding of the question, richness and understanding of the proposed content, quality of reasoning, respect of formal criteria.
For the examination the students will need to have their written texts with them, but course notes and slides are not allowed. The texts must be devoid of hand writing.
Introduction to biological anthropology
Any session :
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
- Remote
written exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Multiple choice questions in first and second session.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Evolution of communication
The modalities of teaching as well as those of evaluation are likely to be modified according to the evolution of the epidemic.
Contacts
Evolution of communication
Teacher
Véronique SERVAIS, Pr.
Alix Hubert, Supplémante
Faculté des Sciences Sociales
Place des Orateurs, 3, B31
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
+ 32 4 366 32 08
E-mail v.servais@uliege.be
Secrétariat Fass
secretariat.fass@uliege.be
Secrétariat ASC
Evelyne Libens
Tél. 04 366 32 86
Introduction to biological anthropology
Enseignant : Prof. Pascal Poncin
P.Poncin@ulg.ac.be
04/3665080
Secrétariat : Valérie Beaupain
Valerie.Beaupain@ulg.ac.be
04/3665081
Assistante : Carole Rougeot
C.Rougeot@ulg.ac.be
04/3665018
Etudiants-moniteurs : étudiants de master FAPSE
Items online
Evolution of communication
Online Notes
Slides will be available on MyULg. The written support will be available from the week of the 28th of September, at the ULg Press Shop. An electronic access will also be provided.
Introduction to biological anthropology
Anthropo bio
Anthropo bio