PBH 300X - Community Research & Oral History, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
This course will introduce students to local history, a genre of history that emphasizes the community and its contributions to our understanding of the bigger picture. In particular, this class will focus on “doing” local history through interaction and oral history, finding worthwhile stories, nurturing collaborative endeavors, exploring ways of making local history more engaging, and the impact the web has had on bringing local history to a global audience. Through readings, experiential assignments, and interviews with residents, students will be introduced to careers in local history careers. A portion of the course will include setting up, recording, editing, and making the oral histories accessible via the web.