HIST 214 - Oberlin Oral History: Community-Based Learning & Research Practicum

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS

Learning the history of a place as recounted by members of a community helps us understand and act in the present. This course introduces students to community-based learning & research, with a focus on oral history. Students will learn from members of the Oberlin community and establish historical context and methodological familiarity through readings and visits to local organizations. Oral history methods will be applied through interviews in partnership with Oberlin Heritage Center’s “Oberlin Oral History Project.” Field Trips required. Either this course or “Philosophy in the Schools” required for the ‘The Art of Teaching & Learning’ StudiOC Learning Community.

Instructor: T. Boster

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes