HIST 2540 Family History: Digital Research

This course introduces students to the methods and approaches of genealogists including the digital tools to trace, record, and build an individual family tree. Students will gain experience with current genealogy platforms, search strategies, and collaborative online tree-building. Students will improve their skills with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital and analog tools for enhancing their research, recording, organizing, digitizing and presenting of personal family history and memories. The course covers the basics of genealogists’ ethical guidelines for attribution, copyright, privacy, and evidence; the role of genetic genealogy; and how to research and contextualize family heritage from different parts of the globe. Grow your family tree and discover more about your family’s heritage.

UCC Area I (Digital Literacies) Course Objectives: Explore and utilize digital technologies while developing essential skills for ethical and accurate use.
Credits: 3.0