History 2222 is a workshop in the art and craft of the historian.
My students engage in the big questions that have driven our discipline for thousands of years, and the challenges and opportunities we face today.
On our last day together they work in small teams to write a "rant," modelled after a famous Canadian beer commercial, about what it means to them to be historians.
Their final assignment is subtitled "On Being Neil deGrasse Tyson," and they have to write a blog post assessing both the accuracy and the sheer entertainment value of a movie, book, tv show, web series or video game that is set in a real time and place.
History 2222 is a workshop in the art and craft of the historian.
My students engage in the big questions that have driven our discipline for thousands of years, and the challenges and opportunities we face today.
On our last day together they work in small teams to write a "rant," modelled after a famous Canadian beer commercial, about what it means to them to be historians.
Their final assignment is subtitled "On Being Neil deGrasse Tyson," and they have to write a blog post assessing both the accuracy and the sheer entertainment value of a movie, book, tv show, web series or video game that is set in a real time and place.
What can you do with a History degree?
Anything you want, because History majors have the perfect blend of research and communication skills for a wide range of jobs! For more information, check out some of these links:
The Canadian Historical Association has 30 ways to answer the question.
The American Historical Association's "Careers for History Majors" page is here.
Textbook publisher WW Norton created a poster showing Popular Careers for History Majors
U of L's Career Bridge has information about applied studies and co-op programs, to help you show employers what you can do.