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Catalog : HIST.3030 Introduction to Archives

HIST.3030 Introduction to Archives

Id: 042361 Credits: 3-3

Description

How should we remember and document the past? This course introduces students to the goals and operation of archives, which play a crucial role in the preservation of historical sources. The course considers archival administration, history, funding, management, record-keeping (both paper and digital), and security. Guest speakers from the world of archives will join us occasionally. Students will complete a variety of different writing assignments as well as brief oral presentations.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: ENGL.1020 College Writing II.

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Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.