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HIS 382 - Public History


3-0-3

Examination of public history and the role of museums, public monuments, and the digital sphere in shaping the way the public engages with history.  Course will look at the history of museums and monuments in the United States, offer practical training on organizing exhibitions and maintaining collections, and interrogate how historical narratives and memory are shaped and who is granted the authority to narrate history.  Students will also consider how the digital sphere is changing the field of public history through mediums like blogs, podcasts, videos, and social media. 

PR: One 100 or 200 level history course or CI.