2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

HIST 309 - Public History


Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of public history in all it’s various forms. The course will explore approaches to public history in the 21st century and its practical applications in the history field. From this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of public history by learning about careers in the field through lectures and readings, examining and discussing issues and approaches to public history, completing practical exercises designed to introduce students to real life applications, and hearing from current public history professionals.
General Education Area: Social Science