Public Humanities

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This course addresses the theory and practice of public humanities. We will learn what scholars have said about the public and its willingness to engage with history and culture, discuss the possibilities and limits of sharing authority with the public, and explore projects like museums, house museums, digital exhibits, oral history, documentaries, and others. We will also engage with the public through projects that take us into the community. We will leave class with a deeper understanding of public humanities and how the lessons learned from public humanities can be applied both inside and outside academia.