PBH 300 - Research in Community History, 3 credit hours

This course will introduce students to local history, a genre of history that emphasizes the community and its contributions to our understanding of the bigger picture. In particular, this class will focus on “doing” local history, finding the worthwhile stories, nurturing collaborative endeavours, exploring ways of making local history more engaging, and the impact the web has had on bringing local history to a global audience. Through readings, experiential assignments, and web content, students will be introduced to careers in local history careers.