Introduces students to the theory and practice of oral history. Examines ethical and legal issues as well as problems pf accuracy in memory. Students will also learn how to conduct, transcribe, and edit oral histories and develop oral history projects.

Professional training in oral history, with attention to the field's historical and theoretical development. Emphasis is placed on the methodology of oral history in the context of selected public history topics. Students learn to prepare for, conduct, transcribe, and edit oral history interviews.