Introduction To Cultural History

For cultural historians, the past offers more than important figures, events, and dates. It also includes changing patterns of emotions, social etiquette, artistic expression, religious doctrines, commodities, and many other beliefs, practices, experiences, and objects. Through weekly readings of thematic historiographical readings, lectures and discussions, and archival exercises, you will engage with important concepts, methods, and case studies in the cultural history of societies around the world. Intended for students in their second, third, or fourth years of study, the course provides practice in the analysis of historical sources, historiography, and written and oral expression. It will prove useful to anyone interested in a career in public history, heritage, communication, or the arts and culture industries.