Archives and the History of Everyday Life
Examine an overview of the work of a variety of individuals who consider history, biography, and the study of archives through the lens of the ephemeral and lived experience. Explore the relationship between writing biography and autobiography, archives and archival research and the production of knowledge, and the impact these choices have on the writing of history. Art History 386P (Topic: Archives/Hist Everyday Life) and 386P (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Prerequisites & course information
Examine an overview of the work of a variety of individuals who consider history, biography, and the study of archives through the lens of the ephemeral and lived experience. Explore the relationship between writing biography and autobiography, archives and archival research and the production of knowledge, and the impact these choices have on the writing of history. Art History 386P (Topic: Archives/Hist Everyday Life) and 386P (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027