Courses
WSGS A100 Social Inclusion and Equity 1 Credit
Leads students through a series of interactive exercises and conversations to assist them in identifying and understanding the impact of mistreatment, oppression (both externalized and internalized), and oppressive behaviors on identity. Introduces students to skills that can empower them to become more effective leaders and allies for others.
Special Note: This class is exclusively taught by National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) trained facilitators.
WSGS A101 Why Pronouns Matter 1 Credit
Discusses the social construction of gender, and the significance of correct pronoun use in creating inclusive environments. Shares tools and resources to build more inclusive environments.
WSGS A200 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies 3 Credits
Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and themes in the interdisciplinary study of women and gender. Course focuses on understanding institutions, social and political practices, and cultural representations that shape women's lives in both the developed and developing worlds as well as examining the role that gender plays in society.
Attributes: UAA Intercultural Fluency GER, UAA Social Sciences GER.
WSGS A201 Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies 3 Credits
Gives students a foundation in the study of gender and sexuality, including LGBTQ studies. Introduces important concepts from the interdisciplinary fields of feminist and queer studies. Provides students with a critical lens to understand why questions of gender and sexuality matter from the personal to the political scale.
Attributes: UAA Intercultural Fluency GER, UAA Social Sciences GER.
WSGS A290 Selected Topics in Women's and Gender Studies 3 Credits
Focuses on current topics related to Women's and Gender studies.
Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle.
WSGS A355 Women and Gender in Politics 3 Credits
Examines the roles of women and gender in the political world from local, state, national and international perspectives. Studies the nature of political roles of women and additional gender identities from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
Crosslisted With: PS A355
Prerequisites: PS A101 with a minimum grade of C or PS A102 with a minimum grade of C or WSGS A200 with a minimum grade of C.
WSGS A358 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples 3 Credits
Focuses on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA Peoples (MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA) in Alaska using the comparative methods drawing on Canada's experiences. Offers a comprehensive introduction to the topic. Discusses the historical context, the disproportionate violence against these communities, and tribal, local, state, and national efforts to address the issue.
Crosslisted With: AKNS A358 and PS A358
Prerequisites: AKNS A201 with a minimum grade of C or PS A101 with a minimum grade of C or PS A102 with a minimum grade of C or WSGS A200 with a minimum grade of C or WSGS A201 with a minimum grade of C.
WSGS A400 Feminist and Gender Theories 3 Credits
Examines the interdisciplinary historical and contemporary feminist and gender theories.
Prerequisites: WSGS A200 with a minimum grade of C.
WSGS A401 Seminar in Women's and Gender Studies 3 Credits
Discusses issues related to women's and gender studies. Content varies every semester.
Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle.
Prerequisites: WSGS A200 with a minimum grade of C.