An Examination of the Educational Function of Sacred Defense Memoirs in Universities and Schools
Though the war ended four decades ago, its memories and wounds remain a powerful current within Iranian society. The war ended but the "narration of the war" proved interminable. In the 1980s, the front lines were the main arena of experience and presence. Fighters defended the country's borders with their lives, and the people on the home front became their comrades through sacrifice and resilience.Pathology of Oral History Education in Iran
Although more than four decades have passed since the emergence of oral history in Iran—an expansion largely indebted to the domains of the Islamic Revolution and the Iran–Iraq War—the introduction of the term “oral history” into academic and scholarly circles dates back to roughly two decades ago. It was during this period, through the collaboration of the University of Isfahan and prominent oral history institutions such as the National Library and Archives of Iran, the Artistic sect, ...Practical Models for Simulating Texts in Distinguished, Signature Styles, Under the Use of AI Tools in Resistance Literature
Emerging technologies, particularly generative artificial intelligence, have in recent years transformed not only scientific and industrial fields but also sensitive domains of culture, historical memory, and literature. One of the most important of these domains is resistance literature that narrates the suffering, resilience, and lived experiences of people who have endured war, captivity, oppression, and collective crises, and ...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
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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.1
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We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week. The goal of this project is to open new doors to an issue and promote scientific discussions in the field of oral history.Oral History of 40 Years
One of the main hypotheses regarding the reason for the growth and expansion of oral history in the modern era relates to the fact that oral history is the best tool for addressing lesser-known topics of contemporary history. Topics that, particularly because little information is available about them, have received less attention.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.100 Questions/8
We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week. The goal of this project is to open new doors to an issue and promote scientific discussions in the field of oral history.
