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)
Introduction to biological anthropology : Fany Brotcorne
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
Theory : Lectures in face-to-face
TP : Manipulation (virtual and in person) of primate skulls and human fossils skulls.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Evolution of communication
Face-to-face course
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
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Second semester
Theory : face-to-face
Practical exercices : hybrid
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
Theory : 1 syllabus distributed by the universitary Press and slides
Practical exercices in hybrid : in face-to-face AND online : TP Virtuels Antropologie Biologique Prof. Poncin (uliege.be)
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.
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
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Additional information:
Multiple choice questions in first and second session.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Evolution of communication
Introduction to biological anthropology
Check class schedule and location on CELCAT
Contacts
Evolution of communication
Teacher
Véronique SERVAIS, Pr.
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
Prof. Pascal Poncin (P.Poncin@ulg.ac.be ; 04/3665080)
Supply teacher: Dr. Fany Brotcorne (fbrotcorne@uliege.be)
For any question, please contact: Dr. Fany Brotcorne (fbrotcorne@uliege.be)
Secrétariat : Valérie Beaupain
Valerie.Beaupain@ulg.ac.be
04/3665081
Assistante : Dr. Alice Ledent
aledent@uliege.be
Etudiants-moniteurs : étudiants de master FAPSE
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
Introduction to biological anthropology
Anthropo bio
Anthropo bio