Department of History, Heritage and Classics
History Research Seminars
Wednesday, 24 November 2021 1.15pm
Bringing History and Heritage Alive for/with Young People
Dr Tracy Breathnach, Research Officer, Department of History, Heritage and Classics, Swansea University
In this seminar Dr Tracy Breathnach discusses the co-productive methodology she uses to engage young people and children with history and heritage. With a strong emphasis on co-production and authorship within her work, she uses a wide range of creative approaches to engage young people holistically.
The seminar will be structured around three case studies:
- Wartime Bridgend (2017-2019)
- Copperopolis (2018-2021)
- Pilgrims in the Valleys (2021)
Tracy is a Research Officer based in CHART (Centre for Heritage Research and Training, Swansea University) and delivers a range of public engagement projects. Tracy has been working with young people for over 20 years, having trained originally as a Drama teacher, she has worked extensively in schools and has been part of a number of teacher training and curriculum development initiatives. In the past 6 years she has worked as a project manager on heritage projects in south Wales that engage young people and explore site, narrative, identity and place attachment.
All events begin at 1.15pm and take place online
https://swanseauniversity.zoom.us/j/92790646894?pwd=VUlmNG9mN1FKdlVBRjlhdTBLMG5HUT09
Seminar sponsored by CHART
