Public History
This course provides an overview of public history, exploring the many arenas in which one can apply the practical use of historical research, analysis, writing, and presentation in non-teaching fields. Students learn what constitutes public history, understand the techniques and practices associated with it, and develop a critical assessment of the public history field and the contemporary issues facing public historians. The course also aims to improve students’ abilities to apply historical skills and knowledge, especially in their presentation of information to general audiences outside of academia.
Grade Basis: AL
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Restrictions:
- Offered on demand