HIST 431

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Public History

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Preparing for public history careers by discussing opportunities and responsibilities outside the academy. Examining areas such as museums, archives, film, government, business, and historic preservation. Developing a product and working on a client-based project.

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Explore the theories and principles that shape public history.

Learning Outcome

Explore the theories and principles that shape public history.

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Discuss the range of influences on public understandings of the past

Learning Outcome

Discuss the range of influences on public understandings of the past.

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Examine a variety of sites that present history to the public

Learning Outcome

Examine a variety of sites that present history to the public

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Understand the methods required to engage audiences with history

Learning Outcome

Understand the methods required to engage audiences with history.

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Expand understanding of the historical profession.

Learning Outcome

Expand understanding of the historical profession.