HON 321J Section 1 (Fall 2020)
HON 321J: Documenting the Past: An Introduction to Oral History
The course explores the theory and practice of oral history, a field of study that documents the past through first-person interviews conducted in the present-day. Some oral histories help uncover forgotten or under-studied chapters of history; some provide a first-person voice for an important subject; others still help revise our understanding of what happened in the past. Portions of oral history interviews are regularly featured in scholarly publications and museum exhibits or heard in podcasts or documentary productions.
As part of the course, students will conduct oral history interviews of Iowa State alumni, faculty, researchers, staff, and/or other individuals affiliated with the university. The person you interview may have witnessed a historic event, participated in a historically significant movement, or have first-hand knowledge of a particular subject or topic. These interviews will be archived in the Iowa State Digital Repository hosted by the University Library. Those who complete the seminar can list the interviews in their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.).
Credit hours: 1
Current semester and year (start to end date): Fall 2020 [October 5 - November 25]
Time/Day: Monday, Wednesday 12:10-1PM
Format: Online (WebEx)
Start with the following resources in the Orientation: Begin Here module:
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