HIST 290 - Introduction to Public History

Emphasizes history careers apart from traditional teaching jobs. Topics such as archive and museum management, historic preservation, cultural resource management, ethical issues, and policy planning are explored. Students are provided with a hands-on experience in the practice of public history by completing a project using specialized techniques, research, and teamwork. The class applies historical knowledge and methodology on a first hand basis. As a team, students formulate historical objectives and do research to complete a project with-in the time limit of the semester to fulfill the terms of an informal work agreement with the Murfreesboro Historical Association.

Credits: 3 hours