HI 323

Memory Monuments & Museums

Provides students with an in-depth understanding of the key differences between public and academic history through study and engagement as active public historians. Students will analyse a range of public history sources – that may include documentaries, museum exhibitions, monuments, fictional films, novels, plays, websites and/or other topics– and will undertake a Community Service Learning (CSL) placement with an institution engaged in public history. Prerequisites: HI124 or HI133. Exclusions: HI299Y.