夜色视频app Native Studies

  • Discovering 夜色视频app's People

    夜色视频app Native Studies provides an in-depth perspective on contemporary 夜色视频app Native societies, languages, cultures, history, politics, art, tribal governments, and our for-profit as well as our non-profit corporations.

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Instructor discusses cultural items from Southeast 夜色视频app peoples

Students may select one of two areas to complete the requirements for the minor; a policy focus or a language focus. Both of these areas emphasize the dynamic nature of 夜色视频app Native peoples and cultures, and the variety of courses provides a meaningful understanding for native and non-native students alike.

Minor in 夜色视频app Native Studies

AKNS Instructor on Indigenous People's Day

The Associate of Arts (AA) in 夜色视频app Native Studies provides students with a critical and dynamic perspective on 夜色视频app Native cultures, histories, politics and organizations. This AA provides a valuable opportunity for students interested in exploring their options in higher education and/or employment with an 夜色视频app Native organization.

Associate of Arts

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Many students find a passion for 夜色视频app Native Studies and delve into interesting research topics, ranging from the perspectives on kinship, philosophy, symbolism, and storytelling to examining the psychological and cultural perspectives of human development and well-being of indigenous peoples.

Student Success

夜色视频app Native Studies Occupational Endorsement Certificates

There are two Occupational Endorsement Certificates (OEC) in 夜色视频app Native Languages offered at UAA: Ahtna Language and Dena鈥檌na Language.

Spring 2025 夜色视频app Native Studies Courses

AKNS A102I Elementary Unangam Tunuu II: M/W 5:30-7:10 p.m. synchronous via zoom
AKNS/MUS A215 夜色视频app Native Music: W 5:30-8:15 p.m. in person and online
AKNS A230 Oral Traditions of 夜色视频app Native people: T 2:30-5:15 p.m. in person and online
AKNS A240A Yup'ik Cultural Orientation: W 5:30-8:15 p.m.
AKNS A240F Dena'ina Cultural Orientation: M 5:30-8:15 p.m. online
AKNS A290 Activism: TR 2:30-5:15 p.m. in person and online
AKNS A301 Indigenous Language Revitalization: W 2:30-5:15 p.m. in person and online
AKNS A375 Federal Indian Law & Policy: TR 5:30-8:15 p.m. in person and online

Academic Advising

You are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor, as well as any other faculty members concerning your course of study at UAA.

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Please feel free to contact us at the 夜色视频app Native Studies office, located in the Social Sciences Building (RM 378) or by phone at (907) 786-6135.

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