Program Overview

Workplace Learning (HIST*3480)

Course Details

The Workplace Learning course, HIST*3480, is an independent study based on either history-related voluntary or paid workplace experience. Students combine scholarly research and reflection with applied on-the-job experience.

Course Structure

In the Fall 2018 term, the History Department offered a variety of workplace projects for the course. These projects included:

• Canadian Prison Census Project: Miscreants & Rascals - Dr. Kris Inwood
• Guelph Civic Museum (project TBD) - Dr. Alan Gordon
• McLaughlin Library Archives/CFRU Radio Historical Recordings - Dr. Linda Mahood
• Kayak Magazine: The History of games, leisure and relaxation in Canada - Dr. Catherine Carstairs
• United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin - Dr. Catherine Carstairs

Method of Evaluation

Evaluation will be based on assignments relating to work duties, usually in the form of a weekly journal and a major project relating to some specific aspect of the work experience. Students must have their project approved by the department prior to the semester in which they plan to engage in their work experience. They will then be assigned to a faculty supervisor who will oversee the project.

Registration

This course is not available by electronic registration. Students must seek permission for supervision from an instructor and obtain an Add/Drop form to register.

Keywords

• History
• Experiential
• Workplace
• Learning
• Practical
• HIST3480

Departments and Schools

The course is associated with the following departments and schools:

• School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing
• School of Fine Art and Music
• School of Languages and Literatures
• Department of History
• Department of Philosophy
• Interdisciplinary Programs

Centres, Institutes and Labs

The university is home to several centres, institutes, and labs, including:

• Centre for Scottish Studies
• Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab (GET)
• Interdisciplinary Design Lab
• The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation
• The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC)
• The School of Fine Art & Music Print Study Collection