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HIS-3005: Introduction to the History of Indigenous Peoples: Colonisation and Revival 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
Autumn
| Objectives
The course will give an introduction to the history of indigenous peoples. The course is directed especially to Master¿s students in Indigenous Studies, in Peace Studies and in History, and is appropriate for students in other social sciences, the humanities and law.
No special requirements for students on the Master¿s programme in Indigenous Studies and Peace Studies. The course is specially directed to students from social sciences, law studies and humanities. It is recommended that students in history should have already completed these courses: HIS-1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 2001.
Autumn
| Contents
The course will deal with both theoretical and empirical aspects. The empirical focus will be on the history of colonialism from the time of conquest to the indigenous peoples political revival during the latest part of the 20-century. The course will compare the history of colonialism and revival of some indigenous societies around the world. In the last section we will use the theories and methods to analyse the emergence of indigenous peoples¿ movements at local, national and global level.
| Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches; lectures, discussions, video shows and collective and individual guidance.
| Exam and assessment
Students write two essays during the course, each of about 5-7 pages (c.2000-3000 words). Essays are to be delivered within a limit of seven days. These two essays are evaluated together at the end of the course and a grade awarded on an A-F scale. Students are in addition expected to deliver at least one prepared seminar contribution, which must be approved.
| Contact person/lecturer
Steinar Aas/Åse Johansen | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Homepage
http://uit.no/historie/1982/31
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Teaching autumn 2007
Første gang: Kunngjøres senere | | Lectures | The lectures starts 21. August
First meeting: 14.08, kl. 12.15-14.00, room M-025.
Duration:1 semester | | Exam | 1. exam: October 1.st (week 40)
2. exam: December 3.rd (week 49) |
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