HIST 431
Public History
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Preparing for public history careers by discussing opportunities and responsibilities outside the academy. Examining areas such as museums, archives, film, government, business, and historic preservation. Developing a product and working on a client-based project.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Explore the theories and principles that shape public history.
Learning Outcome
Explore the theories and principles that shape public history.
Title
Discuss the range of influences on public understandings of the past
Learning Outcome
Discuss the range of influences on public understandings of the past.
Title
Examine a variety of sites that present history to the public
Learning Outcome
Examine a variety of sites that present history to the public
Title
Understand the methods required to engage audiences with history
Learning Outcome
Understand the methods required to engage audiences with history.
Title
Expand understanding of the historical profession.
Learning Outcome
Expand understanding of the historical profession.
