Sámi culture and society (1 & 2)

Project Number: NO1

Country: Norway

Institutions/Departments: Sámi University of Applied Sciences

URL: http://samas.no/nb/studier/ser-samisk-kultur-og-samfunnskunnskap-1
http://samas.no/nb/studier/ser-samisk-kultur-og-samfunnskunnskap-

Publication/Material: http://samas.no/sites/default/files/study/attachments/ser_180_og_181_godkjent_20.6.2017.pdf
http://samas.no/sites/default/files/study/attachments/dohkk._15.9.14_1.pdf

Project leader and contact person: Teachers: Eva Måsø; Liv Østmo

Duration: Ongoing

Short Description:

Taught in both Norwegian and English, these courses are specially designed for training ”Ofelaččat – or Sámi guides and others who will teach and disseminate knowledge of Sámi cultural diversity, society and history. They provide an introduction to Sámi culture and society, storytelling and oral tradition and tradition-based cultural expression. They aim to strengthen the students’ Sámi identity, to develop personal reflexivity and critical reflection on representations of the Sámi people across time and space, and to provide them with presentation techniques, competency in information technology, ethical communication and conflict management. All students carry out an independent communication project. 

Implementation: 2 semester courses

Target Group(s), age & context: Applied science college students, Ofelaččat - Sami guides. 

Approach/Method: Net-based part-time study: Lectures, practical exercises, assignments, field trips, seminars, projects, written and oral reflection and presentation.

Type: Cultural ambassadors/guides

Funding: Sámi University of Applied Sciences, Norwegian State University College

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