ENGL 540 - Working with Archives

(3 credits)
This course explores theories and methodologies of archival research, collection and compilation. Students will discuss theoretical and practical readings about conducting archival research, the ethics of archival collection and compilation, and histories of the archive in academia. This class will also introduce students to professional conversations related to archives and archival research and discussions about the interdisciplinary nature of archive studies. Students will be required to visit university, regional and online archives to conduct research related to their academic interests, developing research essays that make use of primary sources and secondary research drawn from archives. Offered alternate years.