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HIST 4010 - Introduction to Public History

Credit Hours: 3

This course is an overview of the methods and arenas of public history. Ethical issues of historical power and representation are the focus of the course. Hands-on work with archives, preservation, etc allow students to understand the challenges and rewards of practicing history in a public setting.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1200  

General Education - Competencies:
  • GCER: Ethical Reasoning






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