HIST 3870 - Digital Public History

3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Six hours of 2000-2999 HIST courses. A project-based, experiential-learning course. The entire class works together on a public history project that utilizes digital tools for mapping, data visualization, and/or web publishing. Specific project changes each semester and includes components of local history, in-depth primary and secondary research, field visits, and an overview of the fields of digital and public history. Students practice cultural heritage marketing to present original historical content through a wide range of media. No prior computer skills necessary.

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