Curriculum Information

In this module, you’ll consider the complexities of making history appealing, relevant and authentic to a wider public.  Carried out with skill and knowledge, public history and the preservation and /or production of heritage has the potential to be a valuable societal good.  Making history accessible empowers diverse communities to connect with the past can strengthen a sense of identity and add valuable cultural capital.  Heritage, whether tangible or intangible) offers benefits that can extend beyond mere preservation to improve education, individual and collective wellbeing.  The ambition of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act (2015) to foster ‘A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language’ is furthered by graduates with such skills.  However, study of and engagement in Public History cannot be undertaken lightly.  Any recollection or recreation of the past for public consumption necessitates decisions about which stories from the past are told, how they are presented, and the purposes to which they are put.  Our interest in the past is often directed by the most pressing problems issues, dilemmas and controversies of our day and thus requires knowledge of context and sensitivities, ethical judgement, and moral decision-making.  The learning activities and assessment for this module offer the opportunity to practise these skills and knowledge through real-world applications in conjunction with industry partners in the heritage sector.