3.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of public history, defined as the presentation of historyto a general public audience. Students will learn the theory, methods, and practice of publichistory in its various dimensions, including museums, monuments, historic sites, archives, andoral history; they will explore the controversies that emerge in public history settings, andthey will engage in public history projects. This course also explores various careers open toindividuals with a strong background in history. Prerequisites: Completion of or exemptionfrom Learning Support ENGL and READ