HIST 772 - Oral History Theory and Method

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: HIST 605 or instructor’s permission.
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the practice of the craft of oral history. Students will learn professional standards and ethical responsibilities in the practice. They will also learn of the historical importance of the preservation of the oral record and the oral historian’s role in collecting, preserving, and presenting these records. Students will also explore the role of oral history in creating collective/community memory. Finally, students will combine classroom instruction in oral history methods with practical experience.