January 3, 2017

The National Archive of Singapore (NAS) will be embarking on an oral history project on the Malay/Muslim community of Singapore in 2017. The aim is to document significant aspects of Malay-Muslim history, culture and institutions. The project is part of the nation-building efforts at preserving the historical and social memory of Singaporeans in the context of rapid social change and development.

NAS aims to enlarge its Malay collection of oral history. It plans to recruit volunteers, especially students who can assist in documenting and transcribing interviews. In conjunction with this objective, NAS is offering to conduct a half-day short course for students of Malay Studies on Saturday, 21 Jan 2017.

The course comprises an introduction to oral history. Students will also be taught major techniques and the art of compiling oral history, alongside other relevant skills. A team of trainers from NAS will be conducting the course. The course provides good exposure to learn more about collecting data for oral history and the processes involved. The opportunity will also facilitate students’ research in the coming years and a better understanding of NAS’s role and vast collection of archival resources on Singapore.

We strongly encourage our students to attend the course.

Please contact Dr Azhar Ibrahim at email mlsai@nus.edu.sg if you have any queries.

Date: 21st Jan 2017 (Saturday)
Time: 9.00 am – 12 noon
Venue: National Library Board, Imagination Room, L5
100 Victoria Street, Singapore (188064)