This subject introduces students to the nature and practice of professional history in the public sphere. Examples include historical research for heritage agencies; commissioned organisational and institutional histories; museums and library exhibitions; historical research for film, radio and television; and local, community and oral histories. Aspects of the politics of cultural industries is also explored as are the ways in which public histories are communicated to a variety of audiences. This subject involves a series of research and communication skills workshops and a major project which aims to develop professional historical research and communication skills.

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