Alaska Native Studies

Courses

ANS 239: Native American/Alaska Native Children’s Literature

Credits 3.0

This course will explore Native American storytelling and literature for children with an emphasis on Alaska Native/Iñupiaq literature and oral tradition. Topics covered will include: the history of multicultural literature for children, the representation (and misrepresentation) of Native American/ Alaskan Natives in children’s literature, and storytelling traditions. Students will examine the pedagogical aspects of multicultural literature, learning, through practical application, techniques for using literature, including oral literature, as a means of incorporating language and culture into the curriculum. This course meets the initial teacher certification requirements of AS 14.20.20(h) and 4 AAC 12.075(b) of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, Office of Teacher Education and Certification, Approved Courses (for specific certification requirements, please see http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification/).

ANS 240: Alaska Natives in Film

Credits 3.0
This class analyzes the portrayal of Alaska’s Iñupiaq and Yup’ik peoples, and Iñuit in Canada and Greenland, as seen in films from the United States, Canada, and Greenland. The focus of the class is on an examination of the social impact of the films and discussion of relevant political, educational, and social topics that affect Alaska Natives. The course also explores how various film techniques are accomplished and how those techniques portray northern peoples in film. This course meets the initial teacher certification requirements of AS 14.20.20(h) and 4 AAC 12.075(b) of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, Office of Teacher Education and Certification, Approved Courses (for specific certification requirements, please see http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification/).

ANS 295: Northern Alaska Indigenous Leadership Seminar (Cross-Listed IÑU 295)

Credits 3.0
The Northern Alaska Indigenous Leadership Seminar is designed to engage a cohort of students interested in the areas of leadership development, community-based wellness, and sustainable development. Integrating best practices from successful leadership development and training programs, students will explore qualities of Indigenous knowledge and leadership, increase their knowledge of healing and wellness, draw insight and wisdom from elders and experienced leaders in building a foundation for community sustainability. The intensive seminar will be delivered via (3) three-hour audio- conferences and a (5) day face-to-face session.