131-464 Applications in Public History

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Subject Description

This subject reviews the development of Public, or Applied, History in Australia and overseas, and examines the major methodological features of this important new sub discipline. It applies and extends students' academic skills in researching and communicating history, involving students in several collaborative projects in applied history. The subject focuses upon the effective communication of historical knowledge across academic disciplines and beyond the academy, including communicating history in museums and through new information technologies. It reflects upon the interactions between history making and public knowledge, and between history professionals, related specialists, and the wider community. Students will gain a general understanding of current museum practice, cultural heritage conservation, oral history methods, and new information technologies in Australia, together with a working knowledge of Internet technologies for accessing and communicating historical resources and knowledge.

Assessment

Written work not exceeding 6000 words.