This course seeks to spark and develop curiosity in historical research with easy to practice and accessible primary sources collected from oral history interviews. Students will receive comprehensive training on: 1) What is oral history; 2) How did this research methodology develop in the English and Chinese academy; 3) What are the differences and similarities between oral history, social science survey questionnaires, anthropological field work, and journalism; 4) How to prepare for the interview; 5) Important issues to be aware of during the interview; 6) Post-interview preservation of photos and memorabilia, audio and video files; audio transcript and video footage editing; and 7) How to use the data collected from oral history interviews for publication. Prerequiste: GPS