These introductory workshops are offered online by Dr. Indira Chowdhury.
The workshops will introduce participants to the theory and practice of oral history and include the following:
- Understanding Oral History and the role of memory
- Learning to Listen
- Ethics and Legal Issues
- Aims and Objectives of an oral history project
- Creating a Budget
- Who to interview
- Choosing equipment
- Approaching the interview: themes and questions
- Creating documentation: summaries, transcription software, archiving
The Maximum number of participants in a Workshop: 12
Cost of Workshop: ₹ 3750
Dates and Timings of Workshops:
| No. | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 – 27 September 2026 | Morning – 9 am to 1.00 pm, both days |
| 2 | 5 – 6 January 2027 | Evening – 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm, both days |
| 3 | 16 – 17 January 2027 | Morning – 9 am to 1.00 pm, both days |
| 4 | 23 – 24 January 2027 | Morning – 9 am to 1.00 pm, both days |