Northern Knowledges

Osaamistavoitteet

After completion of the course the student is able to
- identify and discern theoretical debates relating to the situated nature of knowledge and knowledge production
- recognize the complex relationships between different knowledge systems and the worldviews behind them
- perceive the Arctic and the North as a particular, contested site of knowing and knowledge production
- make use of, and apply different epistemological perspectives in the study and analysis of social phenomena relating to the Arctic and the North.

Sisältö

The aim of this course is to examine the situated nature of knowledge and different ways of knowing, building on Northern cases and examples. During the course, the student will build a good understanding of local Northern knowledges, as well as of the relational and situational nature of all knowledge.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Fail (0): Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient (1): The author has identified some key concepts and aspects in the research field. Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context, or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Satisfactory (2): The author has identified the key concepts and aspects in the research field. The performance mainly repeats the content of the course or addresses them one-sidedly.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good (3): The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting skills to analyse and justify the content of the course. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Very good (4): The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. Performance manifests comprehension, insight, and skills to critically analyse and argue the content of the course.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent (5): The work demonstrates independent and original thinking, and it is exceptionally well written and implemented.

Toteutustavat

Teaching profile: FACE-TO-FACE or ONLINE 2.

Suoritustavat

Lectures, seminars, independent study, and course assignments. Alternatively, the student may choose to undertake this course in the form of independent study based on a broad reading package and written examination.