Cultural Studies Professor how-to

How to Teach with Primary Sources

Sources bring history alive.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Sources bring history alive. In short: choose; give; ask, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Choose a source.

  2. Give context.

  3. Ask who created it and why.

  4. Analyze language.

  5. Compare sources.

  6. Discuss reliability.

Safety reminders for cultural studies professors

  • Set respectful classroom norms
  • Protect student privacy
  • Follow research ethics
  • Follow campus safety

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