The Anth of Kinship and Relatedness (L6069)
The Anthropology of Kinship and Relatedness
Module L6069
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of the evolution of kinship theory in anthropology
Demonstrate an understanding of debates about kinship as biologically or culturally constructed
Demonstrate an ability to use anthropological methods in the analysis of kinship and other forms of relatedness
Show an appreciation of the ways in which concepts of kinship, family and relatedness relate to changing structures of power, politics and economic exchange
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 10101010101 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01010101011 |
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