SAAL 1ÅAR : Introductory South Sami language in practical situation –Part I

• Language of instruction: Southern Sámi
• Study place:: Sijti Jarnge/Hattfjelldal
• 15 credits
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• Studieplan norsk
• Curriculum english
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• Course fee: 1200 NOK material fee and 400 NOK semester fee

This course is intended for those who don’t speak or write Sami language, but want to learn it from scratch. In this course you will learn the language by practical works. The course emphasizes on communication and interaction between students in Sami. Students receive training through communication in various situations in everyday life. New words, speaking and writing exercises and language exercises are adapted for various topics. All topics include verbal tasks, role plays and simple texts.

 The introductory headlines for the themes are:

• The local enviroment
• Life Sustaining issues
• Basic societal encounters

The very basics of syntax, morphology and phonology will be handled. The part of speech inflect patterns umlaut and vowel changes will be taught along with practical work in various situations. Phonetics will naturally be connected to oral language practice.

Possibilities for further education:

Upon completion of this study, the students can continiue with Sørsamisk i praktiske situasjoner, introduksjon del 2.

Questions about the study? 

Lena Kappfjell
Academic coordinator
+4778448628
lenak@samas.no