Analyzing the Impact of Sacred Defense Memories on the New Generation: Usage in Transmitting Values
The memories of the Sacred Defense are not merely historical narratives; they are powerful cultural, educational, and pedagogical tools that can acquaint the new generation with the realities of war, national identity, and human values. In the present era, characterized by widespread access to information sources and where visual and media culture shapes a significant part of the youth's minds and behaviors, ...Comparison of Official (Institutional) Oral History with Unofficial (Popular/Personal) Oral History
Oral history, as an immediate and human method for recording historical events and experiences, has gained increasing importance in recent decades. This method allows researchers to hear the voices of those who have had little place in official history or whose narratives have been overlooked. In Iran, oral history can be broadly divided into two ...Translation in Oral History and Its Potential Pitfalls
Translation has an ancient history, beginning when humans expanded their sphere of communication beyond their immediate surroundings, and its scope has increased day by day. This work has played a significant role in human development, the improvement of their lives, and the formation of human civilizations. Translators have not only facilitated human communication but have also contributed to ...Analysis and classification of oral literature of resistance using emerging technologies
The analysis and classification of oral literature of resistance in the age of emerging technologies is not merely a technical or archival undertaking; rather, it is inseparably bound up with fundamental methodological, epistemological, ethical, and political questions. The central issue concerns not only the capacities of these technologies, ...Preface and Introduction in Oral History Books
The "Preface" and "Introduction" play a significant role in shaping how a book is perceived. The compiler or author of an oral history work carries a heavy and profound responsibility in this important task, akin to that of a historian. They create a work that endures in history; for no matter how modest their contribution may be, it becomes part of history. They recognize the value of their own work, their people, and their audience's time, ...Omissions in the Editing of Oral History
After the completion of interview sessions, the original recordings are archived, the interviews are transcribed, proofread, and re-listened to. If the material possesses the qualities required for publication in the form of an article or a book, the editing process must begin. In general, understanding a verbatim transcription of an interview is often not straightforward and requires editing so that it may be transformed into a fluent, well-documented text that is easy to comprehend.A critique of research in oral History
Obstacles, Limitations, and New Horizons
Oral history is an engaging branch of historical and sociological studies that opens a pathway into the world of lived experiences, memories, and individual narratives. This approach is particularly significant for understanding social, cultural, and identity history, as many layers of people’s lives remain silent in official and written documents.The Role of Objects in Oral Narrative
Philosophers refer to anything that exists—or possesses the potential to exist—as an object. This concept may manifest in material forms, abstract notions, and even human emotions and lived experiences. In other words, an object encompasses a vast spectrum of beings and phenomena, each endowed with particular attributes and characteristics, and apprehensible in diverse modalities.Managing Oral History Interviews
One of the foundational and crucial considerations in oral history is the selection of the subject of an oral history project. Although oral-history topics are numerous and wide-ranging, interviewers should keep several key principles in mind when choosing a theme. First, does the proposed subject possess genuine researchability? Second, is there access to primary, first-hand interviewees? And finally, does the topic merit the investment of time and effort?Comparative Analysis of Women’s and Men’s Written Memoirs in the Sacred Defense
The written memoirs of the Sacred Defense constitute one of the most significant sources for apprehending the human, cultural, and social layer of the Iraqi-imposed war against Iran. These recollections, far beyond mere historical narration, reflect the inner world of individuals who lived at the very heart of unfolding events. Each page stands as a testament to the emotions, faith, fear, hope, and steadfastness of a nation that,...1
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