Course Catalog - 2004-2005

     

HIST 131 - WRITING HISTORY: U.S. MUSEUMS

Long Title:
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: WRITING HISTORY: UNITED STATES MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ***** Intensive writing course examining the history of museums and historic preservation in the United States and provide the opportunity to survey debates within the public history community. Topics will include: purposes of museums, controversies such as the Enola Gay, representations of minorities, heritage tourism, and the challenges of historical preservation. ***** Enrollment limited to 12. ***** Course offered Spring. ***** Instructor(s): Gutting