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JUR-3605: Indigenous peoples' right Work Load
15 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
The language of instruction will be English if the course is attended by foreign students. Otherwise the language of instruction will be Norwegian
| Examination semester
Spring, Autumn | Objectives
The subject covers topics from international law, domestic law - especially in Saami areas - and indigenous peoples law, with a focus on indigenous peoples'' right to self-determination and land rights.
In addition to providing an overview of different structures and significant legal principles for the rights of indigenous peoples under international law, some different perspectives will be emphasised during the course.
| Contents
The course intends to offer students an overview of the current discussion on indigenous peoples'' rights. The course perspective is that the rights of indigenous peoples depend both on legal principles and rules within international and domestic law, as well as on indigenous peoples'' own law. | Form of teaching
The teaching consists of a combination of lectures and seminars, comprising a total of 20 hours. The students are expected to be prepared and active during the seminars in discussing legal approaches to the issues at hand. The students may also be asked to submit papers. Students are expected to study independently in periods of no seminars or lectures. Teaching in the form of lectures and/or seminars will be offered provided at least three students register for the course | Exam and assessment
One written home exam (5 days) and one oral exam | Contact person/lecturer
Higher executive officer Merethe I.Simonsen email: merethe.simonsen@jus.uit.no phone number: + 47 776 46 187 | Recommended reading/syllabus
The teacher responsible for the special subject will select the course syllabus | Course overlap
JUS-422 -1 15 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/jus/4532/
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| Urfolksrett (Uke 7 og 10) | Teaching period:14.02.2006 to08.03.2006
Foreleser Post.doc. Ánde Somby
Duration:20 Timer |
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