The Essentials of Oral History Research Workshops – Day One

photo of oral history being recorded

This is day one of a two day course, with one month between them.
The workshops are limited to 12, so register your interest by reply email, then fill out and return this flyer (either scan or photograph and email) at your earliest convenience.
Total fee for both days is $300 but reduced to $220 for full time students or community services cardholders.

Day One: Introduction to Oral History
An introduction to oral history methodology.  How to plan an oral history project, choose the best equipment, achieve clear audio recordings, select informants, follow ethical procedures, develop questioning techniques, process oral history, and make the material available for use.
Bring a recorder if you have one you intend to use for recording.
Please don’t purchase a recorder beforehand without consulting the Oral History Advisor Lynette at: lynette.shum@dia.govt.nz.
Exercises to be completed before Day Two, will be discussed.