The main goal of the class is to learn the history of Alaska from before the Russian Fur Trade area to the present. Our course will also examine the history of Native Alaskans. Our class goal will be to examine Alaska History through 5 key Historical Themes that provide a deeper understanding of the material, and to allow students the opportunity to apply their creativity and innovation in mastering various concepts of Alaska History. The 5 Historical Themes allow students the opportunity to provide their views and prospective in how we should understand our unique and diverse history. We will also experience how historians view primary and secondary sources to be able to explain history. Our Themes are:  Cultural Interaction, Cultural Conflict, Role of Government, Role of the Environment, and Role of Attitudes.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment through discussion and seminar questions. Formal assessment through a two minute summary speech of what the student learned from the course and found interesting. 
Grades Offered