INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HISTORY HISTORY

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An overview of Public History that analyzes the applied use of history in areas such as archives, consulting, museum studies, government agencies, litigation support, and historic preservation. Through projects, readings in professional journals, field trips, and guest speakers, students learn about various aspects of Public History. The course will also emphasize the many career opportunities for historians outside of teaching. Pre-requisite: ENGL-102 or ENGL-109 and completion of Social Science Core, or permission of instructor.