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Lecturer(s)
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Dědovský Daniel, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Boukal Tomáš, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction, basic terminology. Cultural concept of kinship vs. biological concept. Basic types of families. (orientational, procreational, nuclear, extended, matri-focal, etc.). Types of marriages. Derivation of origin. Kinship distance. Systems of kinship terminology. Czech genealogical society. Film documentaries.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Projection
- Contact teaching
- 39 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 31 hours per semester
- Preparation for an exam
- 30 hours per semester
- Independent critical reading
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation of a presentation (report)
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The objective of the course is to present the variety of kinship systems in different cultures of the world.
Students will be able to identify concept of family (nuclear, extended, etc.), matrimony (monogamy, polygamy, polygyny, polyandry, incest, exogamy, endogamy, etc.), derivation of origin (matrilineal, patrilineal, bi-linearity, etc.), residential rules, kinship terms, and basic genetic terminology.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Work-related product analysis
Exam can be taken only after passing the written test. Overall grade will be composed of the following: 1. Written test containing 10 questions (each for 1 point), minimum of 6 points is required for the assignment. Test can be taken again if failed. 2. Active participation at the lectures + presentation of a chosen topic.
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Recommended literature
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HOLY,, L. Anthropological Perspectives on Kinship. London, 1996.
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PARKIN, R., STONE, L. Kinship and Family: An Anthropological Reader. USA: Blackwell, 2001.
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Skupnik, J. Antropologie příbuzenství.
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SKUPNIK, J. Manželství a sexualita z antropologické perspektivy. Brno: Masarykova Univerzita, 2002.
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STONE, L. New Directions in Anthropological Kinship. USA, 2000.
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STRAUSS, C. L. The Elementary Structures of Kinship. USA, 1971.
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