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HIST 441. Oral History

Cross listed with: SCOM 441  
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011866

This course will explore the theory and practice of oral history. Through a series of readings, students will consider the many promises and challenges of the discipline, including issues related to memory, objectivity, ethics, the law, and technology. Students will also engage in an experiential learning exercise in which they collaborate to produce an oral history project.