HIST 376 - Oral History: Theory and Practice

This course uses interactive listening to understand the theory and practice of producing oral histories. It will benefit a budding historian, anthropologist, folklorist, sociologist, or archivist, and anyone wanting to improve listening skills and preserve an otherwise undocumented aspect of our past. Participants practice oral history interviewing and transcription with the goal of including these histories in regional archives.

Credits: 4

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing