| Course title | Theory of Kinship |
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| Course code | KSKA/TEPR |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminar |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 3 |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 6 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Lecturer(s) |
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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 |
| Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Projection |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
KSKA/MEFI and KSKA/TEDA ----- or ----- KSKA/VAM |
| 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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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): Social Anthropology (2015) | Category: Social sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): Social Anthropology (2013) | Category: Social sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter |