Aboriginal Oral History Methodology 2023

Project Description: Emphasis will be placed on the cultural, practical and critical issues involved when using oral history methods. Topics include interview techniques, data collection and analysis, appropriation, ethics, protocol and global and regional examples of oral historical projects. Students are given the opportunity to carry out a small-scale oral history project and interview Elders and knowledge keepers.Students are given the opportunity to carry out a small-scale oral history project and interview Elders and knowledge keepers. Project Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate critical thinking, observational and analytical skills; 2. Demonstrate written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills 3. Demonstrate an understanding of interview techniques, data collection and analysis, ethics, Aboriginal research protocols 4. Identify issues related to Aboriginal oral history methodologies.