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HIF-3620: Representations and self-representations Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at Master`s level | Language of instruction
English | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
Students will learn about the different ways in which indigenous peoples represent themselves through their oral tradition, religion and writing. The course will to some degree also compare indigenous peoples` self-presentation with the ways in which indigenous peoples have been represented by others. Further the course will focus on oral history and storytelling as a source for contemporary indigenous peoples` literature. Students will be introduced to the history and practices of museum representations through lectures and a visit to the Sami exhibit at Tromsø Museum. | Contents
The course presents and discusses various ways in which indigenous peoples have represented themselves through literature and spirituality.
The course is divided into various sub-topics, such as:
- Sami world view as expressed through myths, stories, songs and religious beliefs
- Indigenous literature in a comparative perspective between Sami, Native American and Australian Aboriginee literature
- Perspectives on how museums constitute themselves as communicative actors and brokers of indigenous peoples and indigenousness
- Research and indigenous peoples
| Form of teaching
Lectures and a project seminar. | Coursework requirements
One oral presentation
| Exam and assessment
Coursework requirement:
One oral presentation where each student gets 20 minutes (included discussion) to present the topic for the home essay.
Pass/fail.
Assessment method:
One week home exam (essay, max. 10 pages).
Bokstavkarakterer (A-F)
Exam language: English
| Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Laura Castor, tel. : 77 64 65 68, email: laura.castor@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/pensumlister/ |
Teaching spring 2006
Første forelesning: Mandag 09. januar kl 1015, rom C 1002 | | Forelesning | Foreleser F.aman. Laura Virginia Castor
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Oppgave - utlevering: Mandag 13. mars. Innlevering: Mandag 20. mars |
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