History 497CMH - ST-History Communication, Hons

This course introduces students to the dynamic emerging field of history communication. It is based on the premise that, just as the sciences have prepared a generation of scientists to be Science Communicators, translating insights gained in lab to wide public audiences, so too should history prepare History Communicators to communicate new historical scholarship to non-experts in today's complex media environment. The explosion of media formats in the 21st century compels the history profession to train new kinds of history practitioner: specialists who are conversant with a range of digital tools and formats, from radio to blogs to podcasts; are adept with visual media as vehicles for conveying analysis; who can express themselves with precision; and who can effectively synthesize history scholarship toward a variety of ends and for a range of audiences. This course grounds students in the core principles of History Communication, and introduces them to the variety of ways these skills can be engaged in a range of professions and workplaces.

This course is open to Commonwealth Honors College students only.