SAAL3 in Bergen, starting January 21, 2026

Kuvaus

Target group:
Students who have studied Saal 2, Davvin 4 or equivalent.

Learning method:
So‑called “flipped learning”, meaning students read and learn material in advance and then meet for practical activities to practice what has been learned.
The course consists of 300 hours of organized learning. In addition, participants should expect to spend a total of 300 hours of self-study before and after the sessions.

Course periods:

Module 1: January 21, 2026 – June 15, 2026
Module 2: August 19, 2026 – December 25, 2026
Module 3: January 13, 2027 – May 16, 2027

In addition, there will be one in-person session each semester. The time will be agreed upon at the start of each semester.

Course time:
Wednesdays 17:30–20:00
Location:
Bergen (detailed information will be sent by email to registered students)

Material fee:
NOK 3700 per semester, refunded at the end of the semester.
Exam:
An exam will be arranged in spring 2027 for those who wish to take it.
An exam fee of NOK 2700 will be refunded after completion. Refunds apply only to students registered as residents in Norway.

Number of places:
12 students

Student prioritization:

Members of NSR
Sami individuals who have lost their language and wish to learn Sami
Employees at public workplaces in Sami areas who wish to learn Sami
Others (e.g. with Sami family or living in Sami areas) who wish to learn Sami

Registration:
Send your name, address, national ID number, phone number, and email address, along with a short motivation explaining why you want to study Sami, to:
adm@e-skuvla.no

Application deadline:

Priority deadline: January 12
Open deadline: January 15, 2026

Exemption from general admission requirements: Students who wish to take the exam and earn credits must normally have general university admission qualification. However, exemptions are made for students with Sami affiliation. You do not need to submit documentation of qualifications if you are:

A Sami person who has lost their language and wants to learn Sami, or
An employee at a public workplace in a Sami area who wants to learn Sami, or
Other individuals (e.g. with Sami family or living in a Sami area) who want to learn Sami

Partner organization: Bergen Sami Association

Course funding: The course is dependent on funding from Kompetanse Pluss and requires a minimum of 6 registered students.