Duration
30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits
| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) (Faculty of social sciences) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
If a student fails an examination during the first term:
- They are permitted to resit the assessed subject during the second term (May-June);
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Through the reading of various articles and reference works related to development cooperation, this seminar offers an opportunity to apply different methods for developing reading skills-such as reading notes, presentations, discussions, collaborative text analysis (*arpentage*), and reflective exchange-thereby enabling students to grasp various subjects, themes, and approaches within the socio-anthropology of development.
The course is structured around two modes of work: the first involves reading both "grey" and academic literature, while the second entails conducting a collaborative text analysis session (*arpentage*), provided the number of students allows for it.
Students will be required to read articles independently and subsequently present and discuss them during class sessions. At the conclusion of each thematic unit, they may produce an individual reading note that synthesizes the various references studied.
The introductory session will be dedicated to outlining the practical details of the course.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Become familiar with reading, understanding, and analyzing scientific articles, and identifying their key elements
Acquire the tools to distinguish between grey literature, scientific literature, and non-scientific literature in the field of development
Adopt a critical approach when reading
Make optimal use of texts in future research
Engage in discussion of texts-both orally and in writing-while adhering to referencing and citation standards
Explore various areas of research within the socio-anthropology of development
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
French reading skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
FOR TOPICS 1 and 2 (and 3, if applicable)
1- Reading two texts at home.
2- Preparing a PowerPoint presentation and the role of discussant at home (to be uploaded to eCampus before class) for each text.
3- During the session: random selection of a student to give the presentation.
4- During the session: random selection of a student to discuss the presentation.
5- At the end of the topic: production of an individual formative written note synthesizing all the literature used for the topic discussed.
If the number of students permits, a "collective reading" exercise (*arpentage*) will be conducted; this technique involves several stages:
1- Dividing the book into as many parts as there are participants.
2- Individual reading, summarizing, and presentation (Graded).
3- Pooling of insights.
Given that student involvement is essential for the smooth running of the sessions:
1. Students must attend every session; only one unexcused absence is permitted.
Attendance at these sessions is therefore mandatory. An absence is considered excused if it results from the death of a close relative, a medical appointment, illness (provided an official document is submitted to the instructors), or a surprise public transport strike.
2. Students must have read the required documents by the due date and uploaded the expected work to eCampus. Failure to submit the work will result in the student being excluded from the course.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
All the articles proposed will have to be read for each session. They will be posted on eCampus.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Additional explanations:
Certifying continuous assessment:
For each session, students must upload a text presentation and a list of questions (to facilitate their role as discussant) to eCampus. These materials must be submitted prior to the class; failure to do so results in exclusion from the session.
The presentations and discussions conducted by the student account for 60% of the final grade.
Artificial Intelligence
The use of AI is prohibited for both the in-class text presentations and the drafting of discussion questions and for the creation of intermediate formative reading worksheets.
Formative assessment:
In preparation for the exam, students may submit a reading summary sheet at the conclusion of each theme or "arpentage" (collaborative reading) session, covering all the readings for that theme. A template is provided. Students are expected to incorporate any feedback received.
January exam:
Students will be required to answer an open-ended question during a written exam. The question will relate to the themes covered in the course. Students may consult their annotated and highlighted texts, as well as any reading summary sheets prepared during the continuous assessment phase.
The written exam accounts for 40% of the final grade.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Consult the course schedule given at the start of the year.
Contacts
Melissa Schneider : melissa.schneider@uliege.be
Frieda Vandeninden : F.Vandeninden@uliege.be