Cultures, Societies and Histories of the Peoples of the Arctic
2026/2027
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
This module comprises lectures and seminars that include
exercises and student contributions. On the basis of theories of
identity formation and intercultural communication, this module
focuses on the colonial history of the Arctic peoples,
nation-building, historical and contemporary migration to and from
the Arctic, cultural encounters and cultural exchanges.
This module is part of the specialisation in Arctic Studies.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- relevant theories concerning the culture, society and history of the circumpolar peoples
- themes and trends in the study of the culture, society and history of the circumpolar peoples as well as various approaches to the study of these.
Skills
- critically assessing, selecting and applying relevant theories and methods to the study of the culture, society and history of the circumpolar peoples
- communicating reflections about the assessment and selection of these.
Competences
- analysis of complex problems in a way that is independent and methodologically sound
- academically reflecting on a scientific basis and assuming responsibility for personal academic development.
Type of instruction
Type of instruction is described in § 17 in the curriculum.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Cultures, Societies and Histories of the Peoples of the Arctic |
| Type of exam | Active participation/continuous evaluation
The examination is completed by satisfactory and active
participation in the module, through completion of a minimum of 80%
of the tasks, set by the examiner on the basis of the module and
course descriptions at the beginning of the course.
Re-examination is a 30 min. oral examination on the basis of an individual synopsis on a course-relevant topic (1-1½ pages), which must be submitted to the examiners in advance. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Arktiske befolkningers kultur, samfund og historie |
| Module code | KACCG2611 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization |
| Study Board | Study Board of International and Cross‐Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Communication |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
