Introduction to Indigenous storytelling and media (5cr)

Objective

After performing the course the student is able to
- have basic understanding of Indigenous storytelling history, traditions and cultural context
- recognize the main principles of Indigenous storytelling methods, structures and origins of stories
- understand how Indigenous storytelling is related to Indigenous community expressions and different purposes for storytelling
- become acquainted with Indigenous contemporary storytelling in different media productions and Indigenous filmmaker networks and institutions

Content

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.

Materials

Articles compiled in the online learning environment.

Further information

The first year of master studies