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Høst 2019

KVI-2517 Sami Art - 10 stp


The course is administrated by

Institutt for språk og kultur

Type of course

The course is optional and may be taken as a single course.

Course overlap

KVI-2516 Indigenous Art 10 stp

Course contents

This course introduces students to the artistic production of northern indigenous peoples, with particular focus on Sámi art. The concept of art is here understood in a broad sense, and includes, among others, traditional and new media, decorated objects (with or without practical functions) and architecture. The course establishes a basic terminological, methodological, ethical and theoretical framework that involves a discussion and problematizing of concepts such as "indigenous", "modern" and "contemporary", for example. In our analyses, we connect art works to debates and theories relevant to current discourses in the disciplines of art history, indigenous studies and the broader humanities. 

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester. Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester. 

Admission requirements

Previous courses in art history is recommended but not a requirement.

Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) or prior learning and work experience (realkompetanse).

Application code (Nordic applicants): 9199


Objective of the course

The students have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

After completing the course, students will have developed knowledge and understanding in the areas listed below:

Skills

After completing the course, students will be able to:


Language of instruction

The language of instruction is English. Students` coursework and exam may be submitted in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Teaching methods

The course is organized in three seminars, with each extending over two days. The seminars take place at the beginning, middle and end of the semester and amounts to a total of about 26-30 hours.

The course employs a number of teaching methods, ranging from dialogic lectures to group discussions and presentations with an active use of visual media. We also visit museum and gallery exhibitions in order to view and discuss works of art in situ. Lecturers give individual and collective guidance to students.


Assessment

During the course, students prepare a 15-minute oral presentation, or write an essay of about four pages (à 2300 characters).

The exam will consist of:

Students write an essay of about eight pages (à 2300 characters), which is due at the end of the course. This essay is evaluated by two examiners and marked on a scale ranging from A to F. (A-E for passed and F for failed).

Students are allowed to re-sit the exam if they have failed (grade F).  Retake is offered in in the beginning of the following semester in cases of grade F or Fail. Deferred examination is offered in the beginning of the following semester if the student is unable to take the final exam due to illness or other exceptional circumstances. Registration deadline for retake is January 15 for autumn semester exams and August 15 for spring semester exams.


Date for examination

Take-home assignment hand in date 28.11.2019

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