The Ethics of Public History: Representation and Responsibility

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This exam examines the ethics of public history, emphasizing responsibilities regarding representation, accuracy, and the complexities of narrating sensitive historical narratives.

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Exam Details

Duration: 50 minutes

Prerequisites: Ethics in History, Introduction to Public History

Key Topics

  • Ethical Representation
  • Historical Responsibility
  • Sensitivity
  • Accuracy

Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss Ethical Principles
  • Evaluate Representation Issues
  • Analyze Case Studies

Full Description

This exam addresses the ethics of public history, focusing on representation and the responsibilities historians hold to audiences and subjects of history. It examines ethical dilemmas often encountered.

Ethical considerations in public history shape how narratives are constructed, influencing public perception and understanding of the past. Discussions about representation are critical for promoting inclusivity and integrity.

Students' verbal assessments will gauge their grasp of ethical principles, including representation, accuracy, and the complexities involved in narrating sensitive histories.

Debates may involve case studies where ethical principles are tested against real-world implications in public historical practice.

Sample Questions

  • What are the main ethical responsibilities for historians in public history?
  • How should historians approach sensitive historical narratives ethically?

Field: Humanities

Subfield: History

Specialization: Public History

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