Course description for 2023/24
Sami Music and Cultural Studies
MUS1070
Course description for 2023/24

Sami Music and Cultural Studies

MUS1070
Sami music and cultural knowledge will include a practical introduction to joik, and will provide knowledge about the Southern Sami culture.
The course will contain a practical introduction to joik (Sami chanting) in which the students become familiar with the tradition’s distinctive features. Based on this background, the focus will be on how the students can use their knowledge in both their own music making and in different communication contexts. The teaching will be organised as a two-day intensive introductory course and will be followed up with some individual additional tutoring. The student will be assigned a task in which they will be asked to use the topic of Sami music in other courses (practice, interaction, composition/arranging or instrumental work). The results will form part of a portfolio that will form the basis of assessment. Nord University has been given national responsibility for the Southern and Lule Sami languages and culture and the course will have a natural focus on this part of Sami culture. The course is primarily associated with music/joik but also provides a basis for understanding the role of Sami culture as a natural part of our shared cultural heritage.

KNOWLEDGE

The student

  • has basic knowledge of joik’s style-typical characteristics.
  • has knowledge of some modern music with references to joik.
  • has knowledge of using joik in educational contexts
  • has knowledge of Sami culture

SKILLS

The student

  • can account for various forms of joik.
  • can create a simple joik and perform a few traditional joiks.
  • is able to create a simple arrangement for a joik to be used in a teaching or band setting.
  • can communicate knowledge about joik in school and is aware of resources (learning materials) adapted for a school setting.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student

  • has a basic insight into Sami culture, including a particular focus on the Southern and Lule Sami field.
In addition to the semester fee and course literature, students are expected to provide their own laptop computer.
Practical / theoretical topic. Compulsory subject.

Learning through direct encounters with teachers who have inside knowledge of joik and Sami culture. Acquiring knowledge and understanding of the tradition and history of indigenous peoples through own work and in collaboration with others. Repertoire and expanded knowledge and skills by also working with this in other subjects in the study programme.

Learning through different forms of teaching such as joint lectures, group and individual work. Teaching on the course is also included in other courses that use different forms of teaching such as interaction and vocal work.

Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

Mandatory participation (OD) in lessons, minimum 80%, and in agreed student-led activity.

Mandatory participation must be approved in order to take the exam.

Examination:

Portfolio (MA).

  • Documented multimodal work on the use of Sami music.
  • One written assignment, 2-4 pages.

Grading scale: Pass/fail.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

MUS1063 - Sami Music and Cultural Studies - 2.5 credits

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Course language
Norwegian
Credits
2.5
Study location
Levanger
Responsible faculty
The Faculty of Education and Arts
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