Oral History & Historical Memory
General Overview:
You will read two historical personal accounts in relation to life in the past or tied to a specific historical event. Then your research will compare these personal accounts with the “factual” or “documented” history of the era. Next, proceed to compare the personal account against the historical record, and then analyze the value of oral history in enriching our understanding the historical period/event.
Example: a government investigator and an observer of the JFK assassination
Research Objectives & Questions to be Discussed in Your Essay:
- What was the personal background of the two individuals you chose?
- How are the individuals specifically tied to the specific historical event?
- What are the similarities and differences in the accounts of the individuals?
- What elements in their narratives do you feel influenced (if it applies) the way we teach/learn that history today?
- How do you feel personal accounts either enhance or possibly detract from our understanding of the historical past?
Oral History & Historical Memory
General Overview:
You will read two historical personal accounts in relation to life in the past or tied to a specific historical event. Then your research will compare these personal accounts with the “factual” or “documented” history of the era. Next, proceed to compare the personal account against the historical record, and then analyze the value of oral history in enriching our understanding the historical period/event.
Example: a government investigator and an observer of the JFK assassination
Research Objectives & Questions to be Discussed in Your Essay:
- What was the personal background of the two individuals you chose?
- How are the individuals specifically tied to the specific historical event?
- What are the similarities and differences in the accounts of the individuals?
- What elements in their narratives do you feel influenced (if it applies) the way we teach/learn that history today?
- How do you feel personal accounts either enhance or possibly detract from our understanding of the historical past? APA.