HIST 387 - Introduction to Public History

3 Credit Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Laboratory Hours

In recent decades, there has been a growing realization that a great deal of history is done in public, outside of schools or academic research. In this class you will explore some of the other motivations and formats by which people from all walks of life pursue the past, such as museums, archives, living history, heritage tourism and more. You will also examine the question of how professional, trained historians can and should interact with or serve the broader public. May include local case studies and field trips.

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.