Critical Social Inquiry 0291 - Oral Hist Theory/Method Pt II

This is part II of the Oral History Theory and Method seminar that started during the Fall 2015 semester. Only students who registered and completed the Fall semester section of the seminar are permitted to enroll in this class. The second part of the research seminar involves analyzing and interpreting the oral history interviews completed during the fall term and interweave this primary source with other primary and secondary sources to construct a historical narrative/analysis. The final product for this course can be a thoroughly researched, analytically written oral history paper; a video or radio documentary complemented by an analytical paper; or a theater play (or other form of creative expression) supplemented by a performance, along with an artist statement. We will conclude the yearlong seminar with a symposium showcasing the work conducted in the class. Oral Historian, Donald Ritchie, reminds us that after conducting and accumulating interviews from particular community members, oral historians have an obligatory priority "to share their findings with the community." We will do the same at the end of the semester by presenting the oral histories before the Hampshire and larger community and invite those we've interviewed to campus and attend and participate in the symposium.

Power, Community and Social Justice Independent Work Writing and Research Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.