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History that is spoken not written?
That is called oral tradition.
What role did oral history play in the history of Africa?
well ancient africans had people called griots who orally spoke about the history of Africa. this happened because they had no written alphabet so oral history played a huge part in everyday African society!
Why was oral history important to the native Americans?
Where there are no written records of a culture's history, such as its beginnings or what wars were won or lost, the oral, hand me down, verbal histories can be a source of its history. An oral tradition may have flaws or have long spans of time that cannot be accounted for. In either case, besides from archaeology, the oral tradition is all historians have left. If however, nearby societies, have confirming oral histories, the past may be revealed. In some cases the written records of a nearby society may confirm the other's verbal traditions.
What is History not written down?
Many early civilizations' history has been passed from generation to generation by verbal means in order to explain events of the past. This is often referred to as "oral history".
What do you think might have happened if it was only written down?
If it had only been written down, the information might have been less accessible and could have been easily lost or misinterpreted over time. Written records can be more prone to damage or destruction, and the context might be lost without oral traditions to support it. Additionally, the nuances and emotional connections inherent in oral storytelling might not have been captured, leading to a more sterile or incomplete understanding of the material. Overall, the richness and depth of the narrative could have been significantly diminished.
How does oral tradition differ from a written source?
history is normally written down and oral tradition isn't.
How does oral history differ from written history?
the main difference is reliability, written history generally is recorded closer to the event
Is oral history written down?
Oral means spoken, so no. But it can be written down later, at which time it is written history, not oral history.
What has the author Mark Amodio written?
Mark Amodio has written: 'Writing the oral tradition' -- subject(s): English poetry, History, History and criticism, Oral communication, Oral tradition, Oral-formulaic analysis, Written communication
What has the author Mary M Flekke written?
Mary M. Flekke has written: 'Oral history' -- subject(s): Bibliography, History, Sources, Oral history
What has the author Linda A Barnickel written?
Linda A Barnickel has written: 'Oral history for the family historian' -- subject(s): Genealogy, Local History, Methodology, Oral history
Oral or written records of the past?
history
What has the author Shona Kennealy written?
Shona Kennealy has written: 'Oral histories of Wanneroo Wetlands' -- subject(s): Wetlands, Oral history, History
What has the author Manfred J Waserman written?
Manfred J. Waserman has written: 'Bibliography on oral history' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Oral history
How does oral tradition differ from written source?
Oral tradition is information passed down through generations by word of mouth, while written sources are recorded information in written form. Oral tradition tends to be more fluid and changeable, influenced by the storyteller, while written sources are usually more fixed and can be referenced repeatedly. Written sources allow for greater precision and detail, while oral tradition relies on memory and interpretation.
History that is spoken not written?
That is called oral tradition.
What has the author Robert Perks written?
Robert Perks has written: 'The oral history reader'
