Presenting the Past

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the practice of history, including historical thinking, research methods, and source interpretation. Students will engage in project-based learning, the shaping of collaborative scholarship for public audiences, and using digital tools. Through this course students will explore the ways these skills can prepare them for careers in education, public history, journalism, law, government, administration, and/or related fields. Non-majors may enroll with consent of the department.