PHUM 170 - Introduction to Public Humanities

Credits: 4
An introduction to the theory and practice of public humanities through a collaborative approach that emphasizes interdisciplinary methodology, oral history, and a variety of presentation formats to present public humanities projects that interact with audiences in the public sector. Through readings, discussions, and field trips to museums and historic sites, students examine issues that confront scholars working in public settings. Students work with specific archives and/or groups at Allegheny College and elsewhere to develop projects intended to connect individual experience and community needs to larger movements and ideologies.

Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.