HIS 313 - Performing the Past: Presenting History to Audiences and Visitors

At least sophomore standing. (3).

Exploration of the practices of living history at heritage sites with a special focus on two distinct types of presentation - first person interpretation and interpretive tours. Students learn about the historical discipline through study of techniques for open-air museums, heritage studies, travel and tourism, theater, civic engagement, and archival research. Graded ABCDE. [“”]