MELC 296 A: Special Studies in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

Spring 2025
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Meeting:
TTh 1:00pm - 2:50pm / SIG 224
SLN:
17145
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
HONORS 345 A
Instructor:
"ORAL HISTORY: IMMIGRANTS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST"
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

HONORS 345 A Syllabus 

Course Overview

This course examines the rich and diverse experiences of immigrants from the Middle East through the lens of oral history. By exploring both theory and practice, students will learn how personal narratives illuminate broader socio-cultural and political contexts. The course situates oral history within debates about memory, identity, and heritage, emphasizing the ethical, legal, and methodological challenges inherent in recording and interpreting these stories. Fieldwork in local immigrant communities will provide students with hands-on experience to document lived experiences, contributing to both academic research and community heritage preservation.



 

Catalog Description:
Offered occasionally by visitors or resident faculty.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
April 9, 2025 - 8:56 am