HIS 306: Archives and History

Goal: This course introduces students to the methodologies, principles, practices and legal and ethical challenges of archival and records management.
Content: The course will introduce the ways historians use archives and the ways archivists work to preserve archival material. It will introduce archival best practices and emphasize hands-on experiences working with sample collections and original materials.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of College writing proficiency requirement or permission of instructor.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate