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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 oral tradition, religion and contemporary writing. The course, to some degree, will also compare indigenous peoples'' self-presentation with the ways in which indigenous peoples have been represented by others. The theoretical approach will emphasize indigenous methodologies and discuss the relevance of postcolonialism as a source for understanding the cultural and political positions of indigenous peoples. | Contents
The course presents and discusses various ways in which indigenous peoples have represented themselves through language, oral traditions, and literature.
The course is divided into various sub-topics, such as:
- Sami world view as expressed through myths, stories, songs and spirituality
- Indigenous literature in a comparative perspective
- Language, nationhood, and identity
- Museum representations
In order to take this course as a subsidiary subject, a Bachelor degree or equivalent in the humanities, social sciences or law is required. | Form of teaching
Lectures, discussion and student oral presentations. | Coursework requirements
One 30-minute oral presentation
| Exam and assessment
Coursework requiremens:
One 30-minute oral presentation (including discussion), where each student presents a topic related to one of the course themes.
Coursework requirements are evaluated with pass/fail.
Assessment method:
Two week home exam (essay, max. 10 pages). | 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 2007
Course introduction: Wednesday January 17, at 10.15, room A 3019 | | Forelesning | Foreleser F.aman. Laura Virginia Castor
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Utlevering: 16. mars. Innlevering: 30. mars. / The home exam is distributed 16 March. Due 30 March. |
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