Oral History: Theory and Methodology

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Description: This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to oral history methodology, theory, and professional practice. It examines how oral history projects are constructed and administered and archivally managed. The course will also explore the technologies involved in the collection of interviews, the reliability of memory and the utilization of oral histories in various forms of dissemination. Students will gain practical experience in oral history interviewing and related aspects of oral history, such as transcribing, editing, archiving, and publishing oral histories. May not be used for degree credit with HIST 5093 .