50166 Public History
8cpProfessional Strand – Social Inquiry – 200 level
Subject coordinator: Associate Professor Paul Ashton
This subject introduces students to the nature and practice of professional history in the public sphere. Examples include historical research for heritage agencies; commissioned organisational and institutional histories; museums and library exhibitions; historical research for film, radio and television; and local, community and oral histories. Aspects of the politics of cultural industries is also explored, as are the ways in which public histories are communicated to a variety of audiences. This subject involves a series of research and communication skills workshops and a major project which aims to develop professional historical research and communication skills.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,900.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.167Access conditions
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