AMST 482Public Heritage Practices

3 credits · American Studies · Penn State

A study of public heritage practices and programs in America. (May be repeated for credit.) AMST 482 Public Heritage (3) A study of public heritage practices and programs, which encompasses interpretation and education projects in American history and culture, disseminated through institutions to the general public. The areas under public heritage include the practices and programs of museums, expositions and fairs, archives, historical and cultural agencies, government bureaus, foundations, community organizations, magazines, films, festivals, and computer sites. The course traces the changes that have occurred in the public heritage movement, especially the ways that American Studies scholarship has been distilled through various public institutions and programs.