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HIST 396. Introduction to Public History

Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 010502

Crosslisted with ARTH 396  

An introduction to the varied and interdisciplinary “field” of public history – such as community/local history, historic preservation, archives, historical archaeology, museum studies, business and policy history, documentary editing and publishing, and documentary films – through readings, class discussions, occasional guest speakers and occasional field trips.