HIST 404 Introduction to Public History 3 hours.
Origins and objectives of public history as a philosophy of history and as a discrete field of study and research. Examination of social, economic, political and cultural changes pertinent to the field. Characteristics and interrelationships of the major components of public history including historic preservation, museology, education, environmental concerns, public policies and information sciences.
HIST 406 Archives Administration 3 hours.
Theory, techniques, and practice in the development and administration of archives and archival materials.
HIST 408 Museum Studies 3 hours.
History, philosophy, organization and administration of general history, science technology and art museums. Discussion of collecting theory, conservation and security, display and interpretation, and the role of museums in culture and education.
HIST 410 Historic Preservation 3 hours.
Development, conservation, and interpretation of historic sites and districts: documenting historic sites; registration procedures; preservation law; funding sources; history of the preservation movement; social and political issues in urban rehabilitation.
HIST 412 Local History Techniques 3 hours.
Sources and techniques of local historians and their application to research. Emphasis on various primary sources such as manuscript collections, oral history, genealogy, archaeological and ethnographic data. Topics may be listed in Schedule of Classes, May be repeated under different topics.
HIST 400 / ANTH 303:Historcial Archaeology 3 hours.
Investigates the roles of the material world in the colonial encounter and the development of capitalism. The course will integrate theoretical, methodological, and substantive issues with an emphasis, though not exclusive focus, on North America. Prerequisite: ANTH 210 or consent of instructor.
HIST 590 Proseminar 3 hours.
American Studies; Studies in women's history and theory.
HIST 592 Computers in Historical Research 3 hours.
Computer applications to historical and related research projects including manuscript analysis techniques, text-oriented databases, simulations, etc. Survey of applications in closely related disciplines. Prerequisite: CS 105 or equivalent.
HIST 595 History Writing Workshop 3 hours.
Writing, editing and publishing; preparation of written materials for lay readers and audiences outside the discipline. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.
HIST 596 Local History Workshop 3 hours.
Research techniques for problems in local and small community history, including oral tradition, genealogy, and interdisciplinary method. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.
HIST 625 Problems in Cultural Resource Management 3 hours.
History and practice of various facets of administration, conservation, development and interpretation of cultural and historical sites, agencies and institutions. Recent topics: Monuments preservations; European arts patronage, Great Lakes maritime history.
HIST 635 Research Techniques in Medieval History 3 hours.
Introduction to the sources and methods used in the study of medieval Europe. Interpretation of written sources including narratives, chronicles, charters, early government records, etc., with emphasis on authentication, dating and localizing these materials. Survey of techniques for interpreting artifacts and material culture such as archaeology, numismatics, and epigraphy. Required course for all medieval students.
HIST 636 Documentary Latin Paleography, 1100-1500 3 hours.
Introduction to medieval Latin paleography and diplomatics, focusing on the Latin, scripts, abbreviations, and form documents from historical archives of the High and late Middle Ages. Course is repeatable and taught as a practicum.
HIST 640 Museums Practicum 3-6 hours.
Supervised internship or a field assignment with focus on a research project dealing with a specific aspect of museum or site administration such as registration, collections development, conservation, interpretation, etc. Requires prior approval of the DGS.
HIST 642 Oral History 3 hours.
Techniques and methodology of orally transmitted historical data. Considers oral history in various cultural settings under both literate and non-literate conditions.
HIST 644 Material Culture and the Built Environment 3 hours.
Social and cultural studies of artifacts, the design and furnishing of domestic space and the social construction of the built environment in selected historical periods. May be repeated under different topics.
HIST 646 Historical Archeology 3 hours.
Development of approaches and perspectives that link documentary sources and material culture. Considers archeology's artifactual focus and its application in areas such as ethnohistory, art history, the history of technology and submerged cultural resources. May be repeated under different topics.
HIST 650 Special Projects 3 hours.
Individualized experience in research and writing under direction of a faculty member. Requires prior approval of supervising faculty and the DGS.
HIST 672 Seminar in Local History Methodology 3 hours.
Research design and execution organized around interdisciplinary methodology. Presentations and research supervision by faculty with interest in exhaustive, small-scale historical reconstruction in a variety of time periods and geographical settings such as American, medieval, African and non-Western traditional, etc. May be repeated under different topics.
HIST 689 Seminar in Public History 3 hours.
Advanced research. Topics may be listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under different topics.
HIST 689 / ANTH 610:Historcial Archaeology 3 hours.
An intensive study of a selected topic or emerging filed in archaeology. Topics will vary and will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under different topics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
