Anyone Quote by Alan Dundes
“Their term project consists of a fieldwork collection of folklore that they create by interviewing family members, friends, or anyone they can manage to persuade to serve as an informant.”
About This Quote
Source Course: Anthropology Fieldwork Assignment, University Course, null
The project requires students to gather original folklore by interviewing people they can convince to act as informants.
In simple terms: Students collect folklore through interviews with willing participants.
Key Takeaway
Engage community members to document living traditions.
Themes
folklore
fieldwork
interviewing
cultural preservation
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
educational
instructional
When to use this quote
- academic research
- community outreach
- cultural documentation
Key Concepts
ethnography
oral tradition
participant observation
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you ensure diverse voices?
- What ethical steps protect informants?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on willing informants may limit data diversity.
