HIS-2002 | UiT

Type of course

The course may be taken as a single course.

Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) or prior learning and work experience (realkompetanse).

Admission code: 9199 - singular course at undergraduate level.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

HIS-3013 The Sami Nation: from Assimilation to Diversity 10 ects
HIS-3005 History of Indigenous Peoples - Indigenous people, ethnic minorities and the multi-cultural society in the North 5 ects
HIS-1023 Indigenous Peoples and National Minorities in the North. Sami and Kven History after 1750 6 ects

Course content

The course delves into the history of the Sami people in modern times, with a focus on their political mobilizations: fighting against the assimilationist policies of nation-states, protecting Sami culture and language, seeking political representation, advocating for self-determination, land and water rights. It brings insights into the making of the Sami nation, the development of multicultural societies in Sápmi, the homeland of the Sami people, and the complex relationships between indigenous populations, ethnic minorities, nation-states and transnational developments. The historical events and their significance are used to discuss theoretical, methodological and empirical aspects related to the history of indigenous peoples. The course literature also addresses the main challenges in the historical scholarship on the Sami people, as well as the ethical considerations of research on indigenous issues.

Objectives of the course

Knowledge:

After completing the course the students has:

Have broad knowledge of the history of the Sami people in modern times
is familiar with how regional, national and international contexts have affected the Sami people
have insight into the major historical problems discussed in the historical research on Sami people

Skills

The course teaches the students to

be able to read analytically historical texts
be able to interpret critically historical questions
apply historical evidence in academic arguments

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Lectures

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open to incoming exchange students.

Study Level: Bachelor’s

Admission Prerequisites
There are no academic prerequisites required to include this module in your Learning Agreement.

For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.

Schedule

Se timeplan

Examination

Examination:	Duration:	Grade scale:
Oral exam	20 Minutes	Passed / Not Passed
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Multiple choice test 1		Approved – not approved
Multiple choice test 2		Approved – not approved

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More info about the coursework requirements

Two multiple choice tests

More info about the oral exam

Twenty-minute individual oral exam (real time)

Re-sit examination

A re-sit exam is arranged for students who have not passed the last ordinary exam in this course.

autumn 2026 HIS-2002 The Sami Nation: from Assimilation to Diversity - 10 ECTS