{"id":312,"date":"2020-10-20T16:58:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T20:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-hist\/?page_id=312"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:38:49","slug":"placement-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/undergrad\/placement-course\/","title":{"rendered":"HIST 4840 | Public History Placement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Typically taken in fourth year, a practicum or placement course allows you to apply for an unpaid position within an organization and work part-time for course credit. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your studies out of the classroom and apply the skills you\u2019ve learned in an actual work situation. You\u2019ll get hands-on experience, opportunities to network with people working in your chosen field and insight into the kinds of employment positions and activities you might encounter after graduation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course examines the forms, goals and practices of making history in museums, archives, historic sites and other institutions of public history. It enables students to learn the meaning and methods in the production of memory and introduces them to the practical skills for the public presentation of historical knowledge. The course combines analytical study with a part-time placement in a public-history site in the winter term.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course credit exclusion:<\/strong> GL\/HIST 4310 6.0 &nbsp;<br><strong>Note:<\/strong> Priority is given to History Honours Majors and Minors, and Public History Certificate students who have successfully completed at least 84 credits.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/york-gpa-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPA Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/co-op\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA&amp;PS Co-op Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w2prod.sis.yorku.ca\/Apps\/WebObjects\/cdm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search Course Timetables<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/checklist2-wpcf_200x93.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Review course prerequisites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/pass-wpcf_200x93.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Check your assigned enrolment date and time prior to the Fall term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/browse-wpcf_200x93.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Enrol in HIST 4840 6.00 using the Registration &amp; Enrolment Module.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">What is a placement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Placements are designed to help you connect competencies and skills learned in the classroom with hands-on work experience in an organizational setting. These placements focus on career exploration, employability and professional skill development, with an emphasis on achieving specific course learning outcomes. Since placements are tied to a course, you earn academic credit. Placements are completed on a part-time basis to ensure you can balance your coursework and other commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">What kind of work can I complete during placement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Winter semester, you will be placed with a museum, archives, heritage institution, or digital history initiative for the placement portion of the course. You complete a range of projects, including physical and digital exhibitions, artifact research, social media campaigns, oral histories and podcasts and lesson plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">How many hours do I need to complete for placement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will provide 120 hours of service (10 hours per week) to your public history placements over the Winter term. You will negotiate your schedules directly with the on-site supervisor and keep track of your weekly activities in a logbook. At the end of the winter term, you will present your projects at an annual Student Public History conference attended by history department faculty, placement supervisors and fellow students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">How can I find a placement for this course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Course Director develops placement projects in consultation with partner institutions. You will submit rationale statements for your top three placement picks; the professor will endeavour to place you at one of your selected sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Can I create my own placement for this course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have a wide variety of placements to choose from. These placements are carefully developed with partner institutions to provide meaningful experiences for students. In rare circumstances, you can propose a placement with a partner institution that will be suitable for the course, subject to approval of the course director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">How are placements graded?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please review the course outline carefully at the start of the term. A significant portion of your grade depends on your performance during the placement and your supervisor will also be asked to provide an evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">What about insurance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) provides Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage (or, in some instances, other insurance coverage) for Ontario post-secondary students who are completing an unpaid placement as a part of their course\/program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the placement cannot begin until an Agreement between ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ and the Placement Organization is signed. The EE Office will work with your Course Director to facilitate this process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">You could work here!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/SarahPersichitti_OhanStamboulian_TheMarkhamMuseum.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/SarahPersichitti_OhanStamboulian_TheMarkhamMuseum.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/SarahPersichitti_OhanStamboulian_TheMarkhamMuseum-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sarah Persichitti &amp; Ohan Stamboulian worked at The Markham Museum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/ManpritGill_ArchivesofOntario.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53424\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Manprit Gill worked a the Archives of Ontario<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/ChristinaBialy_BlackCreekPioneerVillage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/ChristinaBialy_BlackCreekPioneerVillage.jpg 422w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/ChristinaBialy_BlackCreekPioneerVillage-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Christina Bialy worked at the Black Creek Pioneer Village<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/LuizaSamoilescu_ArchivesofOntario.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53423\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Luiza Samoilescu worked at the Archives of Ontario<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/AdrianaMitreska_ScarboroughMuseum.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/AdrianaMitreska_ScarboroughMuseum.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/AdrianaMitreska_ScarboroughMuseum-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Adriana Mitreska worked at the Scarborough Museum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I was an undergraduate student in the Department of History, and my experience was the monumental factor that started my career. I work in the museum field, and the experiential approach to education as embodied by the Public History program\u2019s foundation, still many years later, is an invaluable asset to my day-to-day. Being able to work on-site in a museum during the semester and having coursework that relates directly to your co-op is incredibly useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Ohan Stamboulian<br><em>Alumnus, History '16<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Read more testimonials from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube border-md border-primary wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"History student describes Markham Museum placement\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bBN6DmnOByI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns learnmore-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/plugins\/yorku-block-patterns-json\/images\/learnmore.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11892\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please email Professor Jennifer Bonnell at <a href=\"mailto:bonnellj@yorku.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bonnellj@yorku.ca<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:bonnellj@yorku.ca\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\">Learn More <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns social-bar-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"h6 text-white text-center wp-block-heading\">Connect with the Department of History<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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