The main content addresses basic theoretical and methodological perspectives on oral history and its origins and how theoretical and methodological choices affect the quality of oral sources and the integrity of research subjects.
FAK3158 Oral methods in historical studies 5.0 credits
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Information for Autumn 2024 Start 14 Nov 2024 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 14 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
- Periods
- P2 (5.0 hp)
- Pace of study
100%
- Application code
51565
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
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- Number of places
10 - 10
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student can:
- discuss the use of oral source material and its relation to written sources in historical research,
- discuss current theoretical perspectives and methodological discussions on oral history,
- give examples and problematise different ethical aspects.
After passing the course, the student should be able to create and use an oral source material in a way that:
- is best suited to the purpose of their study;
- takes into account how place, time, and power relations affect results;
- demonstrates an understanding of ethical issues and protects the integrity of interviewees.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible applicants are persons who fulfil the prerequisites for admission to doctoral studies in history or other humanities or social science subjects.
Knowledge of English equivalent to English 6.
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminars, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Seminars include both mandatory assignments and active participation in seminars.
Other requirements for final grade
An attendance rate of at least 80% is necessary for a passing grade.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Education cycle
Third cycle
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