Introduction to Indigenous storytelling and media (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing the course, students:
• understand Indigenous storytelling histories, traditions, and cultural contexts
• recognize the main principles of Indigenous storytelling methods, structures, and the origins of stories
• understand how Indigenous storytelling relates to Indigenous community expressions and the different purposes of storytelling
• become acquainted with contemporary Indigenous storytelling across various media productions, as well as with Indigenous filmmaker networks and institutions.

Sisältö

History and traditions of indigenous storytelling, social, cultural context and purpose of stories in indigenous communities, types and structures of stories and media, different narrative traditions and forms: such as oral storytelling, yoik and music, poetry and narrative and non-narrative film and media productions.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.

Oppimateriaalit

Articles compiled in the online learning environment.

Lisätiedot

The first year of master studies

Toteutustavat

Lectures 35 hours, excursion/ exercises 15 hours, independent 85 hours work
Teaching profile: ONLINE 1.

Suoritustavat

Active participation to the lectures, successful completion of assignments and analyses