The University of Alaska Anchorage offers a modest program in Canadian Studies designed to fit into the UAA mission with its focus on the Pacific Rim and Circumpolar regions. The foundation for the UAA Canadian Studies Program is a two-semester, multi-disciplinary, 6 credit sequence on Canada. The first semester provides a basic overview of Canada. This course, INTL 301, fulfills a General Education Requirement in the Social Sciences.

In the second semester students are introduced to significant contemporary issues from a variety of perspectives.

UAA offers a minor in Canadian Studies. A significant number of faculty members at the university are allied with Canadian Studies. Many of their courses contain significant Canadian content.

Have you ever considered studying in Canada or studying French in Canada?

Upcoming events and activities

CANADA WEEK (April 1 - 7, 2006): During the first week of April, UAA presents its annual Canada Week, which offers a schedule of Canadian events for the university and community to enjoy. Download this year's schedule.

ACSUS IN ALASKA (Sept. 28 - 30, 2006): The Association for Canadian Studies in the US (ACSUS) will hold its 35th Anniversary Colloquium, "ACSUS in Alaska: Canada in the North Pacific" at the Anchorage Sheraton Hotel. For more details visit the ACSUS website at www.acsus.org. The call for proposals is posted on the ACSUS website – the deadline date for submission is March 15, 2006.