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See below for an overview of weekly topics and key questions.
Weeks 5-6: Oral Histories & OH Project Planning
Overview: During the next two weeks, we will look at oral histories as an approach to studying the voices of people in your local communities who have experienced migration and its impact. We will draw on primary sources, accessing digital collections that contain interviews that recount the lives of those affected by migration. Based on these excerpts and further research in the collections, participants will develop their own interview questions for their oral history projects. You will also identify your migrant community for the project. Key Questions:
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Weeks 3-4: Migration Concepts and Migrant Communities
Overview: In weeks three and four, we will gain an introduction to the field of migration studies, and we will explore the history of migration in our respective communities. In addition to readings, we will analyze and discuss digital resources. We will also learn about and practice using digital tools. Key Questions:
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Weeks 1-2: Introduction to COPLACDigital Voices of Migration
Overview: In the first two weeks, we will get to know each other and explore what it means to be a part of COPLACDigital. We will learn about our course and digital humanities, examine examples of COPLACDigital projects and student blogs, identify instructional technologists and archivists/special collections librarians on our respective campuses, and establish our individual WordPress blogs. Key Questions:
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