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Concept of Applied History

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Definition: Applied History

‘Applied History’ is a field of study concerned with the application of history for the benefit of people in the contemporary and future times.

Notes

Applied History:

  • ‘Applied History’ is also known as ‘Public History’.  
  • The study of Applied History focuses on how history may be used to benefit current and future generations of citizens. 

Misgivings about the practicality of the knowledge of history: 

There are some misgivings about the practicality of the knowledge of history like: 

  • History is thought of as a field only for historians and students pursuing higher studies. 
  • It is not useful in practical/daily life. 
  • History as a field of knowledge does not have any relation or applicability to economically productive fields etc.  

Importance of the study of history: 

It is useful: 

  • To provide guidance and in finding solutions to contemporary social issues. 
  • To incorporate the solutions in social planning. 
  • To help people in future planning. 

Participation of common people in projects: 

  • Tourists visit museums and ancient sites. 
  • Tourism helps create interest in history. 
  • People take part in the conservation and preservation of their own city or village.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 10

Key Points: Applied History

  • Applied history uses historical knowledge for present and future benefit.
  • It proves that history is useful in practical and everyday life.
  • It helps in solving contemporary social problems through planning.
  • It is taught in universities and studied through research projects.
  • It encourages public participation, tourism, and conservation of heritage sites.

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Write a short note on applied history.

Explain the following concept:

Applied History 

Answer in brief.

Explain the concept of ‘Public History’.

Read the following extract and answer the questions below.

Public History

People have lot of misgivings about the practicality of the knowledge of history. For example, history is usually thought as a field of interest only for historians and students wishing to pursue higher studies in the subject and not pertaining to practical life, history as a field of knowledge does not have any applicability to economically productive fields, etc.

‘Public History’ helps to overcome such misgivings and makes history meaningful in everyday life connecting people to history. There are many universities abroad, where various courses in 'Public History' are offered. Srushti Institute of Art Design and Technology is an institute at Bengaluru, Karnataka. This institute has an independent department, named, ‘Centre for Public History’. This department has taken up various projects and research in the field of public history.
  1. What is Public History?
  2. Which institute has an independent department named ‘Centre for Public History’
  3. Which are misgivings about the practicality of the knowledge of history?

Explain the following statement with its reason.

The method of history can prove to be of value in the research of various fields.

Explain the following statement with reasons.

Projects in applied history provide vocational opportunities.

Answer the following in 25-30 words.

Explain the concept of ‘Public History’.

How can we correlate applied history with our present?

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