HIST2040 — Introduction to Public History
HIST 2040 - Introduction to Public History HIST 2040 - Introduction to Public History 3 sem hrs cr This course will provide an overview of public history, defined as the presentation of history to a general public audience. Students will learn the theory, methods, and practice of public history in its various dimensions, including museums, monuments, historic sites, archives, and oral history; they will explore the controversies that emerge in public history settings, and they will engage in public history projects. This course also explores various careers open to individuals with a strong background in history. Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT
Prerequisites: ENGL0810, READ0810