History in the Field: History & Heritage Internship
History in the Field is a work placement subject, supplemented by orientation and debriefing sessions at the start and end of semester, and a weekly online discussion forum during the semester (the equivalent of a 2-hour seminar per week). It is recommended for students who are highly self-motivated and wish to experience the vocational possibilities and working environments in the field of history and heritage, mostly outside of the university sector. Students are required to undertake 60 hours work in their placement, and will need to keep a log of hours. The work may by negotiation with the host be undertaken in any mutually agreed time format – e.g. 5 hours per week for 12 weeks, or in a couple of intensive blocks (full time for two weeks). Assessment comprises a 4000-word research project 100% (due at the end of semester based on the placement).
Subject coordinator: Dr Andy Brown-May
Subject information: History in the Field Student Handbook entry
2008 internships include placements at Museum Victoria, Sovereign Hill Museums Association, Bridget McDonnell Fine Arts Gallery, and the University of Melbourne Cultural Collections, among others. For further details, download the Preliminary list of placements available for 2008 (pdf 43kb).
Students should consult the attached list of placements and email Dr Brown-May with 3 preferences (eg 1 EMELB, 2 MV, 3 ANZ). Other placement options may be listed through January and February 2008.
Critical dates for 2008:
- From mid January to mid February: View list of available placements on the subject website – these will progressively be updated as new placements become available
- Should you wish to suggest a placement that is not on the list, by all means contact the subject coordinator to discuss possibilities
- Submit a list of your 1 2 3 placement preferences to the subject coordinator via email. Preference will be given to enrolled students when allocating placements prior to the start of 1st Semester 2008
- Late February: first allocations made of preference received - relevant course materials available (including course reader)
- Subsequent allocations will be made on a first come first served basis
- Contact your host organisation, introduce yourself, and arrange a mutually suitable time to meet and discuss your allocated project in more detail and also establish a mutually agreeable contact timetable for second semester
- Semester commences 3rd March 2008