Arctic Indigenous Governance (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- explain the international framework of Indigenous peoples’ rights and global organizing
- examine contemporary efforts by Indigenous peoples for restoration of cultural, political, socio-economic, land and self-governance rights in the Arctic.

Execution methods

The course is organized as a seminar (16 h) and the students are expected to attend all classes and be prepared each week to actively participate by generating discussion and presenting, elaborating ideas and evaluating on the topic under review. Participation mark also includes in-class activities and assignments.

Accomplishment methods

Participation 20 %.
Journals on readings 15 %.
Research Outline 15 %.
Research Paper 50 %.

Content

The course will explore key ideas, debates, themes and perspectives concerning Indigenous governance and the rights of Indigenous peoples. Seminar discussions will be structured around such topics as: relations between Indigenous peoples and settler governments; contrasting alternate understandings of sovereignty, land, governance and citizenship; international and domestic law; gender relations; and visions of decolonization.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.