Public History Specialization (Brantford)

The Public History specialization is a response to important emerging trends in contemporary culture. While positions in academics and teaching continue to be sought after by history graduates, careers in fields such as museum management and curatorship, heritage, documentary filmmaking and policy development in the realm of culture are growing in popularity. Meanwhile, citizens' understanding of the past is mediated, not only by the work of professional historians, but by a variety of forces including historic sites, museums, monuments, documentaries, television programs and historical fiction.

As the courses will be taught virtual synchronously, the specialization will allow History majors on multiple campuses to satisfy their interest in the connection between the past and contemporary events. Students will explore the societal value of historical context in games, play, film, fiction, and music, as well how history impacts social change and reconciliation, the design of historical spaces and the preservation, display and interpretation of artifacts. A placement including but not limited to archives, museums, galleries, cultural centers, and other historical institutions.

Required History Courses (1.5 Credit):

HI223 - Playing in the Past
HI227 - Foundations of Public History
HI323 - Public History Practicum