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HIST 396. History Beyond the Classroom: Public History

Cross listed with: ARTH 396  
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 010502 Grading Basis GRD

This course introduces the interdisciplinary subfield of public history as it is practiced today. The course examines the various branches of public history through readings, class discussion, exercises, and occasional guest speakers and field trips, when possible.