?People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them?? rightly said by James Baldwin. History is not just about the past anymore. It is worthy documentation of significant events, happenings and the study of evidence of these happenings. History is a vast subject. And historians are the link between curious learners and history. Following is everything you need to know about historians and a career in history.
History is the past as it is described in written documents and the study thereof. Events occurring before written records are considered prehistory. "History" is an umbrella term that relates to past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of information about these events.
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is concerned with events preceding written history, the individual is a historian of prehistory. Some historians are recognized by publications or training and experience. "Historian" became a professional occupation in the late nineteenth century as research universities were emerging in Germany and elsewhere.
The three magic words that describe the job of a historian are...
? A historian collects information and data through historical remains like manuscripts, wall carvings, rocks, monuments, political drafts, or even people who?ve witnessed the events or anything that even vaguely connects to the past.
? All the collected information is then filtered to check its authenticity. This step is extremely crucial since a wrong piece of data can cause riots and wars if portrayed offensively in the present. History is a sum of facts and not fiction. Thus a historian has to be very careful about the data that he/she approves of.
? Analyze and record the development of a particular period or field through the past in detail and interpretation of it in easy language.
Keeping past findings safe and protected since they are symbols of significance.
? Organizing programs or writing books, documents, etc to provide information about the findings in a systematic order to a large scale audience.
? Historians conduct research and analysis for governments, businesses, individuals, nonprofits, historical associations, and other organizations. They use a variety of sources in their work, including government and institutional records, newspapers, photographs, interviews, films, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries, letters, and other primary source documents. They also may process, catalog, and archive these documents and artifacts.
? Many historians present and interpret history in order to inform or build upon public knowledge of past events. They often trace and build a historical profile of a particular person, area, idea, organization, or event. Once their research is complete, they present their findings through articles, books, reports, exhibits, websites, and educational programs.
? In government, some historians conduct research to provide information on specific events or groups. Many write about the history of a particular government agency, activity, or programs, such as a military operation or space missions. For example, they may research the people and events related to Operation Desert Storm.
? In historical associations, historians may work with archivists, curators, and museum workers to preserve artifacts and explain the historical significance of a wide variety of subjects, such as historic buildings, religious groups, and battlegrounds. Workers with a background in history also may go into one of these occupations. 10. Many people with a degree in history also become high school teachers or postsecondary teachers.
Historians hold about 3,300 jobs. The largest employers of historians are as follows:
| Local government, excluding education and hospitals | 25% | The federal government, excluding postal service | 23% | Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17% | The state government, excluding education and hospitals | 17% | Self-employed workers | 5% |
|---|
Historians work in museums, archives, historical societies, and research organizations. Some work as consultants for these organizations while being employed by consulting firms, and some work as independent consultants.
Although most historian positions require a master's degree, some research positions require a doctoral degree. Candidates with a bachelor's degree may qualify for some entry-level positions, but most will not be traditional historian jobs.
Historians need a master's degree or Ph.D. for most positions. Many historians have a master's degree in history or public history. Others complete degrees in related fields, such as museum studies, historic preservation, or archival management.
In addition to coursework, most master's programs in public history and similar fields require an internship as part of the curriculum.
Research positions within the federal government and positions in academia typically require a Ph.D. Students in history Ph.D. programs usually concentrate on a specific area of history. Possible specializations include a particular country or region, period, or field, such as social, political, or cultural history.
Candidates with a bachelor's degree in history may qualify for entry-level positions at museums, historical associations, or other small organizations. However, most bachelor's degree holders usually work outside of traditional historian jobs?for example, jobs in education, communications, law, business, publishing, or journalism.
Analytical skills. Historians must be able to examine various types of historical resources and draw clear and logical conclusions based on their findings.
Communication skills. Historians must communicate effectively when collecting information, collaborating with colleagues, and presenting their research to the public through written documents and presentations.
Foreign language skills. Historians may need to review primary source materials that are not in English. This makes knowledge of the other language useful during research.
Problem-solving skills. Historians try to answer questions about the past. They may investigate something unknown about a past idea, event, or person; decipher historical information; or identify how the past has affected the present.
Research skills. Historians must be able to examine and process information from a large number of historical resources, including documents, images, and material artifacts
LOYOLA COLLEGE, CHENNAI
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE, MUMBAI
CHRIST UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE
PRESIDENCY COLLEGE, CHENNAI
KCLAS, COIMBATORE
MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, CHENNAI
HANS RAJ COLLEGE, NEW DELHI
FERGUSSON COLLEGE, PUNE
Thus, history opens a door to a huge list of job opportunities for students whose interests incline towards the respective subject. It must be noted that historians are quite in demand and are well appreciated for the kind of hard work and dedication they put into the research and development of this subject.
" />?People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them?? rightly said by James Baldwin. History is not just about the past anymore. It is worthy documentation of significant events, happenings and the study of evidence of these happenings. History is a vast subject. And historians are the link between curious learners and history. Following is everything you need to know about historians and a career in history.
History is the past as it is described in written documents and the study thereof. Events occurring before written records are considered prehistory. "History" is an umbrella term that relates to past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of information about these events.
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is concerned with events preceding written history, the individual is a historian of prehistory. Some historians are recognized by publications or training and experience. "Historian" became a professional occupation in the late nineteenth century as research universities were emerging in Germany and elsewhere.
The three magic words that describe the job of a historian are...
? A historian collects information and data through historical remains like manuscripts, wall carvings, rocks, monuments, political drafts, or even people who?ve witnessed the events or anything that even vaguely connects to the past.
? All the collected information is then filtered to check its authenticity. This step is extremely crucial since a wrong piece of data can cause riots and wars if portrayed offensively in the present. History is a sum of facts and not fiction. Thus a historian has to be very careful about the data that he/she approves of.
? Analyze and record the development of a particular period or field through the past in detail and interpretation of it in easy language.
Keeping past findings safe and protected since they are symbols of significance.
? Organizing programs or writing books, documents, etc to provide information about the findings in a systematic order to a large scale audience.
? Historians conduct research and analysis for governments, businesses, individuals, nonprofits, historical associations, and other organizations. They use a variety of sources in their work, including government and institutional records, newspapers, photographs, interviews, films, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries, letters, and other primary source documents. They also may process, catalog, and archive these documents and artifacts.
? Many historians present and interpret history in order to inform or build upon public knowledge of past events. They often trace and build a historical profile of a particular person, area, idea, organization, or event. Once their research is complete, they present their findings through articles, books, reports, exhibits, websites, and educational programs.
? In government, some historians conduct research to provide information on specific events or groups. Many write about the history of a particular government agency, activity, or programs, such as a military operation or space missions. For example, they may research the people and events related to Operation Desert Storm.
? In historical associations, historians may work with archivists, curators, and museum workers to preserve artifacts and explain the historical significance of a wide variety of subjects, such as historic buildings, religious groups, and battlegrounds. Workers with a background in history also may go into one of these occupations. 10. Many people with a degree in history also become high school teachers or postsecondary teachers.
Historians hold about 3,300 jobs. The largest employers of historians are as follows:
| Local government, excluding education and hospitals | 25% | The federal government, excluding postal service | 23% | Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17% | The state government, excluding education and hospitals | 17% | Self-employed workers | 5% |
|---|
Historians work in museums, archives, historical societies, and research organizations. Some work as consultants for these organizations while being employed by consulting firms, and some work as independent consultants.
Although most historian positions require a master's degree, some research positions require a doctoral degree. Candidates with a bachelor's degree may qualify for some entry-level positions, but most will not be traditional historian jobs.
Historians need a master's degree or Ph.D. for most positions. Many historians have a master's degree in history or public history. Others complete degrees in related fields, such as museum studies, historic preservation, or archival management.
In addition to coursework, most master's programs in public history and similar fields require an internship as part of the curriculum.
Research positions within the federal government and positions in academia typically require a Ph.D. Students in history Ph.D. programs usually concentrate on a specific area of history. Possible specializations include a particular country or region, period, or field, such as social, political, or cultural history.
Candidates with a bachelor's degree in history may qualify for entry-level positions at museums, historical associations, or other small organizations. However, most bachelor's degree holders usually work outside of traditional historian jobs?for example, jobs in education, communications, law, business, publishing, or journalism.
Analytical skills. Historians must be able to examine various types of historical resources and draw clear and logical conclusions based on their findings.
Communication skills. Historians must communicate effectively when collecting information, collaborating with colleagues, and presenting their research to the public through written documents and presentations.
Foreign language skills. Historians may need to review primary source materials that are not in English. This makes knowledge of the other language useful during research.
Problem-solving skills. Historians try to answer questions about the past. They may investigate something unknown about a past idea, event, or person; decipher historical information; or identify how the past has affected the present.
Research skills. Historians must be able to examine and process information from a large number of historical resources, including documents, images, and material artifacts
LOYOLA COLLEGE, CHENNAI
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE, MUMBAI
CHRIST UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE
PRESIDENCY COLLEGE, CHENNAI
KCLAS, COIMBATORE
MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, CHENNAI
HANS RAJ COLLEGE, NEW DELHI
FERGUSSON COLLEGE, PUNE
Thus, history opens a door to a huge list of job opportunities for students whose interests incline towards the respective subject. It must be noted that historians are quite in demand and are well appreciated for the kind of hard work and dedication they put into the research and development of this subject.
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