PHCE 1301 Introduction to Public Heritage and Community Engagement
This course provides an introduction to the study of public heritage and regional culture and how they are interwoven with various community and public outlets. It introduces students to border history and culture, natural heritage, non-profit and museum organizations, municipal and local government outlets, and economic development and heritage business. Students will gain skills in regional archival research, learn mapping technology, conduct land title research, explore historiography, engage in oral history preservation, and discover methodologies, all of which form the intellectual basis for practicing public heritage ambassadors. The course will prepare students for working with public audiences in various fields and modern media where culture and heritage matters. Assessment of student achievement is based on class participation, written reviews of site visits, and the completion of projects related to the theme of each module.
Offered
Fall semesters