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HIST 212 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 This course may be taken only once during a student's degree program. Students must submit an application to the Department at least one month prior to registration.
NOTE Students will be given a grade of Pass/Fail for work done.
NOTE This course may be taken only once during a student's degree program. Students must submit an application to the Department at least one month prior to registration.
NOTE Students will be given a grade of Pass/Fail for work done.
Learning Hours: 130 (4 Seminar, 96 Practicum, 30 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above and permission of the Department.
Exclusion HIST 501/6.0; HIST 502/3.0; HIST 512/6.0.
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.