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JUR-3650: Indigenous peoples' right 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
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
Autumn
| Objectives
The course intends to give the students an overview over the current discussion on indigenous peoples'''' rights, cover subjects from international law, domestic law specially in Saami areas and indigenous peoples law, focusing on indigenous peoples'''' right to self-determination and land rights.The point of departure of the course is that the rights of indigenous peoples depend both on legal principles and rules within international and domestic law, and also on indigenous peoples''''own law. | Contents
The course intends to give the students an overview over the current discussion on indigenous peoples'''' rights, cover subjects from international law, domestic law specially in Saami areas and indigenous peoples law, focusing on indigenous peoples'''' right to self-determination and land rights.The point of departure of the course is that the rights of indigenous peoples depend both on legal principles and rules within international and domestic law, and also 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. 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 | Contact person/lecturer
Higher executive officer Merethe I.Simonsen email: merethe.simonsen@jus.uit.no phone number: + 47 776 46 187 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request |
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