HIST 211 - Public History

4 Hour(s)

This course provides students with knowledge of best practices in the field of public history. Students will learn basic archival theory and methodology including how documents and artifacts are preserved. The course teaches students to analyze, interpret, and evaluate historical evidence; apply historical perspective to contemporary issues; and include diverse cultural values. Students will explore issues of ethics, politics, interpretation, and access. The course also provides students with an introduction to fields of inquiry which support preservation and historic interpretation including: museum studies, special collections, historic preservation, and historical archaeology. Students of public history will gain historical and specialized knowledge and skills through internships and interactive activities with the goal of conveying historical understanding to the general public.

General Education Requirements: Service Learning
Prerequisite(s): HIST 103 or HIST 104 or HIST 105 or HIST 106