SAAL1 Introductory Sámi language in practical situation – Part I
The course is on introductory level. After successful completion of this course, it is possible to continue with SAAL2 Introductory Sámi language in practical situation - Part II, SÁM-0104 North Saami Language Introduction Course Part 2 or equivalent courses.
The education is intended for those who do not speak or write Sámi language.
Language of instruction and exam: The use of the Sámi language is emphasized and employed from the beginning.
Scope: 15 ECTS credits
Over how many semesters: 1
Study place: Guovdageaidnu
Teaching and learning methods:
The conditions for successful learning and achievements are active participation in oral practices, group assignments and instructions. The student is also expected to work independently with the studies.
The subject teacher organizes learning situations to provide a safe language practice environment.
Fellow students along with encouraging environment as well as teaching resourced concretized tools will function as a support to the language execution.
Sámi lingual and traditional skilled individuals who are invited as guest lecturers for specific themes, will support the students to achieve communication competence.
The student will prove individual learning with a work portfolio. The student will document language production in connection with themes, like picture texts and dialogues.
In connection with the studies instructions will be offered. The basis of the instruction is the reflectional log of the student and the work portfolio.
Course provision: The course includes intensive teaching weeks on campus.
Lectures, gatherings and schedule can be found here!
Course fee: 1200 NOK material fee and 500 NOK semester fee
- Entry requirements
The education is intended for those who do not speak or write Sámi language.
According to the Regulations for Admission to Higher Education, Sámi Language in practical situation – Introduction 1. Part and 2. Part and Semester Course in North Sámi Language are exempted from the requirement for Higher Education Entrance Qualification. The exception applies to applicants who have a Sámi connection according to the following alternatives
- Sámi who have lost their language and want to learn Sámi language, or
- Employees at public institutions in Sámi areas who want to learn Sámi language, or
- Others (eg, applicants who live in a Sámi family or in a Sámi area and wants to learn Sámi)
Applicants without Higher Education Entrance Qualification must write a motivation letter explaining which of the alternatives are the basis for the application.
- Content
The environment of communication is organized for practical situations. The students are expected to communicate in Sámi language among themselves and to the teachers whenever working. Central learning themes are connected to Sámi traditions, life sustaining issues and other areas. The introductory headlines for the themes are:
The local environment
- the community and buildings
- winter clothing
- socializing and service situations
Life Sustaining issues
- time concepts (hours, days and nights, months, seasons)
- weather, travelling and navigation
- nature terms and place names
- Sámi traditional life sustaining models
Basic societal encounters
- art, traditional handicraft, literature, religion and music
- Sámi linguistic working and cultural institutions
- media and other means of communication
The very basics of syntax, morphology and phonology will be handled. The part of speech inflects patterns, and consonantal gradations will be taught along with practical work in various situations. Phonetics will naturally be connected to oral language practice
- Conditions for taking exam
- It is mandatory for the student to attend at least 80 % of the teaching
- Short oral group presentations (minimum 5 times) on various themes to the class
- Reflectional log where one’s linguistic progress is assessed (minimum 3 half page logs)
- Participation in a project work (maximum 3 students per group) with an oral presentation (app. 10 min.). The use of Sámi language during the work process will be emphasized. The project should be based on educational content and competence relevance.
- A text (1 page) that displays one’s lingual competence. The theme of the project work will facilitate this text production.
Before the exam the student will choose parts from the work portfolio to the exhibiting portfolio.
- 1 dialogue or conversation based on the group work
- 1 reflectional log
- 1 work on a theme
- 1 text based on the project work
The assignments should be submitted within an agreed deadline and be approved by the subject teacher.
- Examination
There will be an approximately 15 min. individual oral exam based on the exhibiting portfolio. The assessment emphasizes the use of oral language.
The exam is graded with the grading scale pass or fail.
- Further education:
After this course you can continue with the Sami in practical situations, introductory part2. Sami in practical situations, introductory part 2 is taught the same semester back to back with Sami in practical situations, introductory part 1, and therefore it is important that you apply for admission to both studies at the same time if you wish to study them the same semester.
Sami in practical situations, introductory part 1 and 2 provide a basis to study Semester Course in North Sami language.
- Job Opportunities:
Are you working in areas located in the Sami administrative area, it may require you to have Sami language skills. Therefore, this study fit for those who are preparing to work in Sami areas.
If you have any questions regarding the application or the application process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at the academic administration by mail oahppohalddahus@samas.no
