The Southwest Oral History Association is delighted to announce our first virtual oral history boot camp! We invite scholars, students, and oral historians at all levels to join us for this 5-day intensive training. Whether you are new to oral history, or looking for a jolt of energy, this boot camp may be for you!
Please see below for some specifics:
Dates: The Boot Camp will be Monday, June 14-Friday, June 18. On Friday, June 11, participants will receive all materials in advance of the camp.
Format:
Each day will look like this:
Morning Zoom session taught by expert historians (10-noon Pacific)
Guided research/practice (self-timed)
Afternoon feedback (Participants may choose either to join a 30-45min virtual gathering or contribute to an asynchronous chat)
Supplemental reading for the next day (self-timed)
Curriculum: Each day will focus on a highlighted topic, including Oral History in 2021; Researching and Preparing for the Interview; Asking the Questions/The Interview; “These Interviews Don’t Die with Us”
Cost: $100 per participant. Scholarships and waivers are available.
Registration includes: 1 year of membership to SOHA, all materials and lessons as part of the camp, intensive training, connections to regional and national experts, guidance, mentoring, and opportunities to work with other oral historians. Graduates of the camp will also be invited to present at the Southwest Oral History Association’s annual conference in 2022.
Applications are live today!
Please apply here: bit.ly/ohbootcamp
Applicants will be notified of their status on a rolling basis. We are accepting up to 25 participants.
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