Course Enrollment: EE-101 Eastern European: Introduction to Research for North Americans

Optional Print Course Material: Eastern European: Introduction to Research for North Americans

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A vast number of immigrants from came to North America from various areas in Central and Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Unfortunately, in the past, those with Eastern European roots have been reticent to begin research on their immigrant ancestors due to perceived barriers of language, geography, and difficulty with accessing and understanding the records.

The purpose of this course is to begin the teaching of genealogical concepts pertinent to Eastern European research. It introduces the basic concepts needed to succeed in Eastern European research, and begins to dispel the notion that Eastern European research is difficult. Actually, from a research perspective, it is much easier than it used to be thanks to a surge in interest, the Internet, and greater accessibility to archival records and other resources. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to serve as the foundation for the entire Eastern European Genealogical Research certificate program.

Course Length: 7 weeks