Meet Your Instructor: Lisa A. Alzo
Course Overview
Course Access: June 20 - July 17, 2022
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Before we begin ...
Introduction to the Czechs and Slovaks
Key Events in Czech and Slovak History
Czech and Slovak Immigration and Emigration
Summary, Key Points and Discussion
Before You Begin
Setting Research Goals
Get Organized with a Research Log
Summary, Key Points & Skill-Builder Exercise
Discussion
Czech and Slovak Names
Key Resources for Determining Names and Places
Census Records
Vital Records
Social Security Death Index
Military Records
Additional Records
Naturalization Records
Alien Registrations (AR2s and A-Files)
Passenger Lists and Emigration Records
Port of Departure Records
Passport Applications
Finding Czechs and Slovaks in Canada
Key Points and Skill-Building Activities
Discussion Board
Pinpointing Places
Using Maps and Atlases
Using Gazetteers
Review: Watch Excerpts of Eastern European Maps & Gazetteers
Key Points and Exercises
Discussion
Finding Czech and Slovak Records
1. FamilySearch.org
2. Through Archival Websites
3. - 5. Write to the Archives, Research in Person, Hire Someone
Language Issues
Summary, Key Points, and Exercises
Discussion
Instructor
Our courses consist of four or more written lessons that may also contain videos, slide shows, and other elements. There are self-directed quizzes and/or exercises to help you apply your knowledge. In addition, you'll have access to discussion boards where you can ask your instructor, questions about the materials during the course dates.
Instructor access for the duration of the four weeks, so you can ask questions about what you've learned.
Our courses are designed to be easily accessible! Once you've registered for the course, you'll be able to log in on the start date to see all the lessons. Each lesson is available within your browser. You can work at your own pace.
All the materials will be available for download, and you'll have access to the course materials online for about a year after the start date. After the course end date, it will go into read-only mode, so you'll still be able to reach the materials, but you'll no longer have access to the instructor or message boards.
Please ensure that you have internet access and that your browsers and computer system are fairly up-to-date. The course materials are designed to be compatible with most devices.
