Current active course description (last updated 2023/24)
Lule Saami Language 1
SP180L
Current active course description (last updated 2023/24)
Lule Saami Language 1
SP180L
The course provides a systematic introduction to the structure, phonology, morphology and syntax of the Lule Saami language. Students learn to use basic concepts and terminology to describe and analyze Lule Saami grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and meaning. Developing language skills and putting the language to practical use are also emphasized. The course also provides information about the language's position in society, as well as about multilingualism (for example, relationships between minority and majority languages, language preservation and language shift).
See admission requirements in the program description
Knowledge
The student will
- know about the basic structure of Lule Saami in relation to phonology, morphology and syntax
- have mastery of the Lule Saami orthography in both theory and practice
- have knowledge of multilingualism and the position of the Saami languages in society
Skills
The student will
- have an overview of the structure of the language
- have knowledge of the central elements of Saami language linguistics
General competence
The student will
- be familiar with how the language is structured and be able to communicate relevant subject matter
- develop their own language proficiency
No costs beyond semester registration fees. Students must cover the costs associated with literature/books, as well as travel and lodging in connection with study-gatherings.
Obligatory
This course is largely conducted in Lule Saami, and the students must be able to understand and use Lule Saami. Some of the theoretical parts of the material will be presented and discussed in the form of lectures at course gatherings and via online lectures. That said, this is to a large extent a self-study course, and students are expected to do a good deal of independent work.
The study program is evaluated annually by the students through subject surveys. Evaluation is part of the university's quality assurance system.
The course has a composite assessment (SV) consisting of:
- Required work (AK) - up to 3 mandatory assignments. These are evaluated as pass/fail. They count for 0/100 of the total grade for the course.
- Written school exam (SK) - evaluated based on letter grades A-F, where A is the best and F is a failing grade. It counts for 100/100 of the total grade for the course.
- Both AK and SK must be passed for the entire course to be considered passed.
The language of the exam is Lule Saami.