Public Humanities

3 Credits

An introduction to the theory and practice of the public humanities, providing students with a toolkit for sharing research with those beyond the university. Units may include: writing for broader audiences (intellectual journalism, memoir, creative nonfiction); podcasting; documentary film and photography; oral history; scholarship-in-performance. Learn to collaborate with artists, activists, and community organizations to enhance democracy and civic life. Training for flexible careers, inside and outside the university.