Welcome to History 3001: Public History.

The study of history is not confined solely within the classroom. Interpretations of a collective past are produced in a vast array of public venues including museum exhibitions, films, theme parks, and web sites.

This course provides an introduction to the theory, methods, practice, and politics of history produced in nonacademic settings. Students will become familiar with a variety of public historical practices through guest lectures by leading professionals (including oral historians, museum curators, and documentary filmmakers) and will learn to think critically about the meanings and uses of historical knowledge in public contexts.

On this site, you will find course materials, links to important public history resources, and a course message board, which will allow you to communicate with classmates about your public history projects.

Assignments

Museum Exhibition Review

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