Program Overview

Program Overview

The History Honours BA with a Concentration in Public History is a university program that explores the connection between the past and the present. This program delves into how history is represented and experienced in various sites, including museums, archives, films, theatre performances, walking tours, monuments, memorials, historical novels, graphic novels, video games, family photograph albums, and digital platforms.

Program Description

Public History examines the multifaceted ways in which the past influences the present and is interpreted through different mediums and platforms. This concentration within the History Honours BA program offers students a comprehensive understanding of historical representation and its impact on contemporary society.

Areas of Study

• Museums and archives
  • The role of these institutions in preserving and presenting historical artifacts and documents
• Films, theatre performances, and walking tours
  • How these mediums interpret and portray historical events and figures
• Monuments and memorials
  • The significance and impact of these structures on public perception of history
• Historical novels, graphic novels, and video games
  • The representation of history in popular culture and its effects on public understanding
• Family photograph albums and digital platforms
  • The personal and collective memory of historical events and their digital preservation

Program Details

The program focuses on the intersection of history and its public presentation, providing students with a deep understanding of how historical narratives are constructed, disseminated, and received by the public. By exploring these aspects, students gain a nuanced insight into the complex relationship between the past, its representation, and the present.