Application deadline

Type of course

Admission requirements

Course content

This course helps students understand the Arctic Council and its Indigenous Permanent Participants, from the formation of the organization to the key issues it faces today.

Presented primarily from a historical perspective, the course will provide insights into the potential for and limitations of circumpolar cooperation by both states and Indigenous peoples.

Objectives of the course

This course sharpens students’ research skills and their ability to collaborate on research. It provides in-depth knowledge of Arctic Governance, international politics, and the role of international Indigenous organizations.

The students have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student has:

• knowledge of the Arctic Council’s history and structure, and the relationship between the two;
• knowledge of the Indigenous Permanent Participant organizations;
• increased understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the Arctic;
• deep understanding of at least one key issue of the Arctic Council from the perspective of various members and participants.

Skills

The student is able to/can:

• gather both primary and secondary sources for research;
• conduct a close reading and analysis of key documents in relation to key issues;
• write clearly and concisely.

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements, including prerequisites. Please see the Admission requirements" and the "Prerequisite" sections for more information.

Do you have questions about this course?  Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=510412

Assessment

The following coursework requirements must be completed and approved in order to take the final exam:

• Informed participation in at least 5 class discussions, some of which may require independent research in advance of the discussion.

For the final (take-home) exam, students prepare a research essay (between 2000 and 2500 words in length) on an assigned subject.

The exam will be assessed on an A-F scale. Grades are A-E for passed and F for failed. 

Students may retake the exam in the beginning of the following semester in cases of grade F (Fail). Deferred examination is offered in the beginning of the following semester if the student is unable to take the final exam due to illness or other exceptional circumstances. The registration deadline to retake the exam is January 15.