2010 Drakeapedia Class Syllabus

Fall 2010-2011 FYS 022 –Drakepedia - Building a Living Archive Revised 6/10/10

Instructors:

Susan Breakenridge	Claudia Frazer
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515-271-3994	515-271-3776

Course Description: Which Drake building was bombed by terrorists in the 70’s? What returning Drake student booked a ticket on an ill-fated ocean liner called the Titanic? This seminar engages students in conducting basic historical research of and for Drake University. The class will work as a group to create Drakepedia, which will live on as a permanent and public resource. Students will uncover long-forgotten stories as they navigate the fundamental issues of historical research and writing, conduct oral histories, and explore Drake’s Special Collections and the University Archives. This course would appeal to students with interests in creating wikis, online communities and collaborations, and students considering any major in the humanities as well as journalism, technology, law and education.