Hobart
Introduction
Stories are central to the human experience. Shared family stories contribute to a more complete picture of where we have come from and where we are going. In this unit, you will learn about the role of oral history in documenting family history. You will explore the ways in which oral history can complement, supplement, and even contradict written, pictorial, and other records. Practical skills you will acquire include how to record, transcribe, and share oral histories in a written form. You will also engage with ethical concerns and issues that may arise during the process of acquiring and sharing oral histories.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Oral History |
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| Unit code | HAA106 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Media |
| Coordinator | Associate Lecturer Linda Hunt |
| Teaching staff | Gemma Blackwood |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe the role of oral history in documenting family histories.
- Describe the ethical issues involved in oral history.
- Record and transcribe oral histories.
- Transform oral history into written history.
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Fully online |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Online exercises (30%) Task 2: Written history, 800 words (30%) Task 3: Recording and transcription exercise, 3 minutes (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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