Academic Catalog

ID712 ORAL HISTORY IN DESIGN COMMUNITIES

Course Code: 1250712
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Industrial Design
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. FATMA KORKUT
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Review of theoretical and methodological issues in oral history practice. Exploration of techniques and skills for designing and conducting oral history projects. Topics include interview and recording methods. transcription techniques. ethical and legal considerations. and evaluation of oral history productions. Designing and conducting oral history projects focusing on local design communities.