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HIST 512 Experiential Learning in Historical Practice Units: 3.00
Offers credit for experiential learning opportunities. Examples of internships secured by the department include, but are not limited to, experience-based learning opportunities in museums, archives, historic sites, NGOs, etc. Student-initiated placements will also be considered.
NOTE At least one month before the beginning of term during which the work will be undertaken, students must submit an application to the department.
NOTE At least one month before the beginning of term during which the work will be undertaken, students must submit an application to the department.
Learning Hours: 130 (4 Seminar, 96 Practicum, 30 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above and permission from the Department.
Exclusion HIST 212/3.0*; HIST 501/6.0; HIST 502/3.0.
Course Equivalencies: HIST 512; HIST 512B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Draw connections between theoretical concepts of historical study and practical experiences of work-integrated learning to identify training pathways and opportunities for careers in applied history, education, public history, and related fields.
- Develop and exhibit professional skills such as adaptability, initiative, self-management, time management, collaboration, civic engagement, intercultural competence and oral and written communication.
- Engage in a self-reflexive review process to determine professional and personal strengths and interests while developing a plan for improving other skills.
- Produce high quality written work for a variety of audiences by interacting with placement stakeholders and the public to apply key skills required of public historians.
- Additional learning outcomes are specific to the individual internship placement and will be developed between the intern and their Internship Supervisor using the Experiential Learning Introduction Worksheet.