Professor Michael Thompson’s summer course on the American South to 1865 (HIST 3460) included a number of experiential learning opportunities outside of the traditional classroom setting. Check out the trips and photos here.
Modern Racism: Students Create Documentaries on Prejudice in Hungary
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.