World Historical Marker Commission Of Tsu Public History

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World Historical Marker Commission of TSU Public history is any type of history that is directed at the general public (that is, NOT something done mainly for students and teachers in the history classroom). Historical markers are a form of public history that just about everyone has seen sometime, somewhere (there are several on the TSU campus). You will be creating your own historical markers for sites that were historically significant in the period before 1500 CE. As creators of markers you will fill many roles. As RESEARCHERS/AUTHORS you will look up information in appropriate peer-reviewed reference works as defined in the Historical Marker assignment and present the information in historical marker format with an emphasis on historical relevance and interest to the public.

You also have the opportunity to serve as FACT CHECKERS AND EDITORS for the markers of others. As such you will double-check the factual information on someone else’s marker for accuracy using appropriate sources and will make corrections/suggestions on matters of grammar, style, organization, clarity, and overall impact of the marker (does it "grab" the reader?). Fact checkers and editors must post their own markers before they can edit someone else’s and will not edit their own markers. Each student in HIST 2060 is responsible for handing in at least two markers by the deadline and is encouraged to act acting as fact-checker and editor to up to three additional markers (researched and written by other students).

For more information on public history and historical markers: National Council on Public History, "What is Public History?" Historical Marker Database. Assignment Write three historical markers (one for each major period covered by the course). Upload your marker into the D2L (elearn) dropbox for the assignment. Due dates and topics are indicated below. Your lowest grade will be dropped.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment requires the creation of three historical markers representing significant sites or events before 1500 CE, each corresponding to a different major period covered in the course. The markers must be concise, written entirely in the student’s own words, and limited to 150 words, delivering both educational content and public engagement. Each marker should include: a brief description of the site/object (not necessarily visible today), the historical context, relevant specific details, and the site's significance. Additionally, students must compose a process paragraph explaining their research and decision-making process, including sources used, challenges faced, and personal reflections on the topic and research experience. Proper citations are crucial, adhering to Chicago Manual of Style, covering all sources consulted, and supporting the factual accuracy of the marker content. Students are responsible for at least two markers by the specified deadline, with optional participation in fact-checking and editing other students’ markers for bonus points.

The markers should be uploaded in a Word or Rich Text Format file with proper formatting, including the student’s name on the first page. Specific topics are assigned for each period, such as Altamira Caves or Mohenjodaro for sites before 500 BCE, and Aachen or Great Zimbabwe for sites after 500 CE and before 1500 CE. Instructions for fact-checking and editing are also provided to ensure accuracy and clarity, with deadlines for submission and review outlined.

References

  • National Council on Public History. "What is Public History?" National Council on Public History. https://ncph.org/what-is-public-history/.
  • Historical Marker Database. https://www.hmdb.org/.
  • Renfrew, Colin, and Paul Bahn. Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Thames and Hudson, 2016.
  • trigger, David. "Public History and its Role in the Community." The Public Historian, vol. 35, no. 2, 2013, pp. 68–75.
  • Hein, Heather A. The Backstage Side of Public History: An Expansion of Public Archeology. Routledge, 2012.
  • Briggs, Laura. "Public Memory and the Historical Marker." Journal of Public History, vol. 28, no. 4, 2015, pp. 58–74.
  • Adams, Henry. "Creating Effective Historical Markers." American Historical Review, vol. 122, no. 5, 2017, pp. 1345–1359.
  • Gordon, Robert J. "Public History in the Digital Age." Society for History in the Federal Government, 2018.
  • Osborne, David. "The Role of Public History." in The Oxford Handbook of Public History, edited by James W. Fraser, Oxford University Press, 2017.
  • McCullough, David. "History for the Public." The New York Times, 2014.

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