REI-1005 | UiT

Type of course

The course is a part of Bachelor's degree in Arctic Adventure Tourism and could not be taken as a single course.

Course content

To give an introduction to the concept of culture, cultural encounters and cultural representations on indigenous territories.

Objectives of the course

Knowledge : - knowledge of indigenous cultures - knowledge of the concepts of culture and representation - knowledge of challenges in cultural encounters

Students should: -develop an understanding of cultural representation as well as different analytical approaches to the study of indigenous cultures -develop an analytic approach and awareness of cultural encounters in society, media and on different platforms of representation

Skills: Students should: -develop competence in using theoretical approaches and methods appropriate for the analysis of indigenous cultural practices and representations.

General Competence: Students are able to - Make critical analysis of the ways indigenous populations are represented in society, media and different platforms of representation.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Mainly lectures, following a weekly time schedule. Individual work, including obligatory assignments. Teamwork, including obligatory assignments.

Assessment

Oral presentations and written assignments must be approved before final examination can take place. 70% attendance is required in order to take the exam.

Individual semester paper of 10 pages

Grades A - E for passed exam, F for failed.

Possibility of re-sit exam in case of F.

Error rendering component

autumn 2017 REI-1005 Indigenous representations - 10 ECTS