Høst 2017

REI-1005 Indigenous representations - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for reiseliv og nordlige studier

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 contents

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

Objective 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

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.

Date for examination

Individual semester paper hand in date 12.12.2017

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.