We will examine how consumerism divides people as well as unites them, and whether and how it changes over the century. Intended primarily for majors and other interested students. The course introduces students to the theory and methodology of oral history through a group project. The first part of the course acquaints students with the basic methodologies of oral history and the historical background of the topic for the year. The second portion of the course consists of interviews.
Students also develop a group report and video documentary based on the interviews.
Some prior background in history required. Intended primarily for majors and other interested students. The course concludes by looking at the impact of the Nixon visit and Tiananmen. Intended primarily for majors and other interested students. Reinventing History through Genetics.