Oral History: Foundation Memory & Debate ((4 Credits))

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Since the mid-twentieth century, oral history has established itself as an important method of historical scholarship, practiced not only within a variety of historical fields yet also within other disciplines that comprise the humanities and social sciences. This study reflects on the origins and usage of oral history. Students will explore its historiography; the methodologies of oral history expressed within the critical debates - the paradox of memory, interpretation, objectives in oral history, etc.; oral history as a tool of empowerment/advocacy; oral narratives as performance, and oral history in relation to contemporary care strategies.