This UTC News Release spotlighted the study tour and films completed by students in Dr. John Swanson’s class on minorities in Hungary.
Student Documentaries on Minorities in Hungary
Over spring break 2018, Department Head John Swanson led a study tour in Hungary for the UTC students in his class on “Minorities in 20th Century Europe: Jews, Germans, and Roma.” The students worked in groups and made short documentary films exploring the past and present circumstances of minority groups in Hungary.
Students Engage History Through Film — Events
Students in two UTC History courses in the Spring 2018 semester participated in study tours to regions they were examining in class and made films about their experiences engaging with history.
History Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Appalachian History in Cades Cove
Prof. Luke Manget took students in his class on Appalachian History (HIST 3920) to Cades Cove, TN over spring break.
History Beyond the Classroom: Preserving Chattanooga’s African-American History
UTC History students and interns are taking a hands-on approach to learning history — they’re preserving history.