What does a History Communication course look like?
When can I take a History Communication course?
- HIS/ANTH 4993/7993 schedule is currently pending. For more information or questions, contact Dr. Jennifer Hart (jennifer.hart4@wayne.edu).
What kinds of History Communication work is happening in the
WSU Department of History?
- The department has an active social media presence, including Facebook and Twitter. Find other #twitterstorians through our departmental accounts: https://twitter.com/HistoryatWayne/status/1194084900921585664
- Several of our students have their own blogs, podcasts, etc through coursework and of their own initiative. You might check out the Students Teaching Students Podcast, hosted by grad students Rae Manela and Allie Penn.
- Dr. Hart writes and presents on History Communication, including this article about how to get started as a Twitterstorian.
- Our History Graduate Student Association has a blog, which features writing from some of the department’s grad students. You can also follow them on Twitter.
- Follow our undergraduate History Club on Twitter and Instagram
- A number of our faculty have websites or blogs and write (and/or edit) public-facing scholarship, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Detroit Free Press, The Metropole, History@Work, Global Urban History, Africa is a Country, Clio & the Contemporary. They are also regularly featured in news media (WDET, CW50, and others) and sometimes even appear in major public documentaries, like Henry Louis Gates’ recent PBS program on Reconstruction, featuring our Dr. Kidada Williams. They collaborate with community partners, curate museum exhibits and art installations, and create digital projects. Follow us on social media to learn more about the great work that’s happening at Wayne State!
If you’re interested in interning with the History Communication lab,
contact Dr. Hart!
More resources on History Communication.
While Wayne does offer courses on history communication, there are fantastic resources and organizations that are also thinking about historians ability to communicate in the digital space. Check out this growing list of resources below to answer any questions you may have.
- The American Historical Association’s guidelines for dealing with online harassment – While online engagement is connecting audiences to knowledgeable historical content , there are also those who do not engage with others in good faith. These individuals have been dubbed “Trolls” by the greater online community. This guide was created to help historians and other information based professionals in a digital space prepare for online harassment of themselves and their content while remaining respectful and professional in their response.
