Storytelling Techniques Research Articles

Trans(inter?)textual Migrations (Relations?) in the Traditional (Postmodernist?) Narrative of Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie's narrative style reflects a blend of traditional oral storytelling and postmodern literary techniques. This duality makes it challenging to categorize him strictly as either a traditional or postmodernist writer. His works, such as Midnight’s Children, exhibit fragmented storytelling akin to oral narratives, where the narrator frequently digresses, influenced by their environment and memories. These digressions create intertextual relationships, not just between texts but also between the text and the non-textual world, a technique which is called the "grasshopper narrative” in this paper. Rushdie's Midnight’s Children is heavily influenced by both Eastern oral traditions and Western literary techniques. The narrative is interspersed with references and borrowings from other texts and traditions, creating a tapestry of intertextual and trans-textual relations. For instance, characters and motifs from Forster’s A Passage to India and Kipling’s Kim find their way into Rushdie’s narrative, creating a dialogue between these works and Rushdie’s own. Moreover, the novel’s fragmented structure and the presence of a listener, Padma, enhance its oral storytelling feel, reinforcing its connection to traditional Eastern narratives. The influence of Western authors like Günter Grass and Gabriel García Márquez is also evident. These influences blend with Rushdie’s use of magic realism and his unique narrative style. Furthermore, Rushdie’s cinematic influences and his use of film vocabulary add another layer to his complex narrative structure. Rushdie’s narrative technique is a hybrid of traditional oral storytelling and postmodernist intertextuality, creating rich, multi-layered texts that traverse cultural and textual boundaries.

Relevance of Bharata Muni’s Natyashastra in Digital Era

This article examines the relevance of Bharata Muni’s Natyashastra in the digital era through qualitative methods such as textual analysis and interpretation. It investigates Natyashastra’s principles, theories, and concepts, assessing their applicability to modern digital communication, content creation, and effective presentation. Using primary sources like translated Nepali texts, previous research works, and secondary scholarly interpretations, the study highlights parallels between Natyashastra and contemporary digital practices. Natyashastra, a foundational text for performing arts, communication, and human behavior, provides comprehensive guidelines on philosophical, spiritual, emotional, and technical expression. It emphasizes the emotional essence (Rasa) and the art of expression (Abhinaya), which are crucial for digital communication. By exploring theatrical elements and holistic storytelling techniques, Natyashastra can inspire innovative digital content production and presentation, enhancing authenticity and engagement. This article underscores the enduring significance of Natyashastra, enriching modern communication and artistic practices, and fostering deeper connections with audiences in the digital landscape.

Shaping User Experience in Virtual Reality: A study with special reference to Natyashastra

This article presents a study regarding how Natyashastra’s fundamental principles of storytelling, emotional resonance, and cultural context structure the creation and reception of Virtual Reality (VR) content. Through an attentive examination of a specific VR activity featured in the Prime Minister Museum in Delhi—a helicopter ride showcasing India’s modern infrastructure—the paper explains how Natyashastra’s influence infuses the narrative structure, emotional engagement strategies, and symbolic representations within the VR experience. By exploring the interaction between ancient cultural frameworks and cutting-edge technology, this research underlines the significance of integrating cultural heritage and traditional storytelling techniques into VR design to enhance user experience, emotional connection, and cultural resonance. Through this article, the importance of incorporating cultural frameworks like Natyashastra into VR design to improve user engagement and enrich the virtual experience has been highlighted.

공주시 축제 콘텐츠를 토대로 한 스토리텔링 연구: 공주시와 에든버러 축제 사례를 중심으로

The purpose of this study is to suggest ways to develop cultural content through Gongju City's history, culture, and festival resources. In order to achieve the research purpose, this study sought to establish differentiated values based on the paradigm shift in Gongju City's dynamic cultural tourism interpretation method and the case of the Edinburgh International Festival. Gongju City, like the world-renowned Edinburgh International Festival, is a region with a royal castle from the Baekje era and a variety of festivals. Therefore, Gongju City has the potential to provide various attractions, fun, and entertainment elements and realize differentiated value through efficient operation, planning, and integration of local festivals using storytelling techniques. Gongju City will develop differentiated festival content, invite traditional folk performance groups from various countries, provide attractive content for visitors, and have the potential to host a differentiated festival on a global scale in stages.

Gendered Perspectives in Film Narrative Strategies: An Analysis of Storytelling Techniques Centered on Women

This paper explores the narrative strategies employed in film storytelling that are centered on women, examining how these techniques contribute to the portrayal and understanding of gendered perspectives. By analyzing a selection of films, this study seeks to uncover how filmmakers utilize narrative tools to challenge or reinforce traditional gender roles and expectations. The paper also considers the impact of these narrative choices on audience reception and interpretation, highlighting the importance of gender-sensitive storytelling in contemporary cinema.

Audience perceptions of AI-driven news presenters: A case of ‘Alice’ in Zimbabwe

Digital innovations are transforming newsroom practices across the globe. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is upending and altering newsmaking and news distribution practices. Whilst there is existing literature on the ever-changing journalism practices due to AI tools in the Global North, scholarship on how these digital innovations are shaping African newsrooms has remained scant. This study uses the case of Alice, an AI-powered newsreader in Zimbabwe, to explore the audience perceptions of this digital innovation. Drawing upon Afrokology, and cultural studies as theoretical frameworks, this qualitative study derived data through digital ethnography and in-depth interviews. Findings demonstrate that there are mixed feelings on the appropriation and use of AI-driven news anchors. On the one hand, some audiences applaud the use of AI news anchors as innovative storytelling techniques. On the other hand, audiences are concerned with Alice’s lack of human emotion, poor accent and perceive her as a threat to traditional journalists’ jobs. Some of the resistance towards Alice indicate a need for decolonising the AI tools in the newsrooms.

Help board members with donor stewardship by teaching effective storytelling techniques

Help board members with donor stewardship by teaching effective storytelling techniques

Building brand identity in b2b markets: Co-creation of content with suppliers via storytelling

ABSTRACT The purpose of the paper is to understand the process of content co-creation between b2b (Business-to-Business) businesses and suppliers through storytelling techniques to strengthen the organization’s brand identity. To achieve the purpose of the research, the paper integrated stages of storytelling with sensemaking theory by using the corporate brand identity matrix. Employing a Market-Oriented Ethnography (MOE) approach, guided by the Gioia methodology, the study analyzes real-time interactions and narratives at business sites, offering a nuanced grasp of the co-creation process. The study uncovers that co-creation among b2b businesses and suppliers yields a unified brand narrative, enhancing brand identity through authentic, emotionally resonant stories. The study proposes a framework for the role of suppliers and b2b businesses at various stages of brand storytelling to strengthen brand identity. The study found that the suppliers inject authenticity and relevance to the outside-in approach of corporate brand identity. Whereas, by enabling suppliers to participate in the co-creation process, the business creates a lasting impression of the brand, taking an inside-out approach to creating a distinct brand identity.

Enhancing Indonesian EFL Learners’ Speaking Skills through Digital Storytelling based on Local Folktales

This study investigates the effectiveness of enhancing Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ speaking skills through digital storytelling grounded in local folktales. The study, which was conducted among first-year university students at Universitas Bumi Persada consisting of 8 people, used a case study. The information was gathered by observing the lecturer who integrated both digital storytelling and local folktales into her instruction in the classroom. To gain more comprehensive data and in-depth information, students were also interviewed regarding their experiences and opinions. The study explores the integration of digital storytelling techniques with traditional local folktales to foster speaking proficiency among EFL students. The research intends to provide significant insights into creative language teaching methodologies by leveraging technology and local culture. The findings show that digital storytelling has a considerable impact on students' speaking ability, providing light on the possibilities of adding culturally rich narratives into language teaching. This study adds to the pedagogical discourse by highlighting the potential of digital storytelling as a catalyst for enhancing speaking abilities, particularly among EFL university students in Indonesia.

The Influence of African Heritage on Afro-American Literary Expression

This research paper explores the profound influence of African heritage on Afro-American literary expression. It begins by examining the historical context, emphasizing the impact of the transatlantic slave trade and early Afro-American literature's retention of African cultural elements. The Harlem Renaissance is highlighted as a pivotal moment that celebrated African roots and set the stage for future literary developments. Central themes derived from African heritage, such as resistance, resilience, and connection to ancestry, are analyzed, illustrating their prominence in both historical and contemporary works. The paper deal with storytelling techniques and narrative structures influenced by African oral traditions, folktales, and myths, highlighting how these elements enrich Afro-American literature. The use of rhythmic language, communal narration, and the call- and-response pattern are discussed as significant aspects that enhance narrative depth and cultural authenticity. The integration of African symbols, music, and communal values as cultural motifs is explored, showcasing how these elements infuse literary works with layers of meaning and cultural resonance. The reclamation of African identity is a key focus, with discussions on Afrocentric perspectives in modern literature, the impact of the Black Arts Movement, and contemporary literary movements. The challenges and opportunities of navigating dual heritage and cultural hybridity are addressed, emphasizing the complexities of identity formation and cultural expression.

Folklore-based storytelling: counseling techniques to develop happiness in children

The purpose of this study was to increase the level of children's happiness using Folklore-Based Storytelling, which develops ideogenous values in the implementation of counseling interventions. Happiness is defined as a state of joy and peace free from all problems. Storytelling is an extraordinary ability in storytelling that functions to entertain children's life values. The use of the folklore approach is based on the fact that almost all ages like stories that are told orally. The research method used is a mixed method approach with a sequential exploratory design. Qualitative design using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) explores how individuals understand their personal and social world through a detailed examination of their lives's experiences. The quantitative research design used is a single subject. The results of the qualitative analysis concluded that happiness according to the subject refers to the state of acceptance, attention, imagination, dreams, hopes, feelings of security, feelings of being loved, recognition, praise, appreciation, self-involvement, being heard. While the results of the feasibility test technique showed that the PND test results showed 5 points above the horizontal line PND is from 5 points of the intervention phase. This shows that the storytelling technique is very effective in developing children's happiness. Storytelling with a folklore approach is believed to be able to bring out happiness in children.

Promoting Speaking Skills Through English Storytelling in Madrasah Diniyah: An Islamic Non-Formal School in Indonesia

Since English is used frequently in everyday life, exposure to it is essential in non-formal education. Using storytelling techniques and incorporating English as local content can help create a new learning environment and combat boredom that stems from formal school fatigue. This study investigated how English storytelling can enhance speaking ability and foster a positive attitude toward learning English among non-formal school students. The research involved 52 students at Madrasah Diniyah, an Islamic non-formal school in Central Java utilizing test, questionnaire, and parent interviews. The research findings showed that the English Storytelling Technique can increase students' motivation to learn in non-formal schools and also improve their speaking ability. This is evidenced by the significant improvement in students' speaking ability, increasing from the initial level of 55% to 87% at the final level. The student's parents believe that because the Islamic non-formal school offers English language instruction, their children are more encouraged to learn the language. Therefore, the study suggests that the exposure of English learning should be given more and intensively to non-formal school in the future learning.

The effect of breastfeeding education with digital storytelling on fathers' breastfeeding self-efficacy.

There is growing evidence that fathers play an important role in the breastfeeding process and that fathers need education about breastfeeding. In our age of rapidly developing technology, the use of new teaching techniques in the education of fathers will provide more effective results. In this study, the effect of breastfeeding education given with digital storytelling method on fathers' breastfeeding self-efficacy was examined. The study is a pretest-posttest randomized controlled trial. The study was conducted with the husbands of 80 pregnant women admitted to the childbirth preparation class of a state hospital. The study included a control group and an intervention of educational videos using a digital storytelling technique. Fathers were recruited from hospital antenatal classes and randomized to one of the two groups. Personal Information Form and Paternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form were used for data collection. Each father completed data collection forms at the beginning of the study and at 3 months postpartum. The η2 effect size was calculated for significant differences in the independent and dependent groups t test methods used in the analysis. There was a significant difference between the posttest scores of the fathers in the intervention and control groups (p < 0.05). When the effect sizes were analysed, it was found that the increase in the intervention group (t = -24.342) was higher than the control group (t = -8.385). In the current study, the effect of using digital storytelling method in breastfeeding education on fathers' breastfeeding self-efficacy was found to be significantly higher than routine education. It is recommended that this new method be used in education and counselling and that studies be conducted to examine its effect on breastfeeding behaviour and fathers' breastfeeding support.

A Promising Amalgamation

First-year law students often struggle with the transition from writing as an undergraduate to writing as a lawyer. Incorporating poetry into the first-year legal writing curriculum may assist students in making that transition. The close, active reading poetry requires is a strong scaffold to the critical reading lawyers must undertake. In addition, poetry aptly models how language can create an emotional impact, which is akin to how effective lawyers use language to tell a compelling story on their client's behalf. This Assignment has students read and analyze Gwendolyn Brooks's poem “Boy Breaking Glass,” and then imagine the protagonist of the poem was being criminally prosecuted for his act of vandalism and write the story of the case from both the defense side and the prosecution side. The Assignment enables students to appreciate how a text (or a set of facts giving rise to a legal dispute) can give rise to varied interpretations, and how language and storytelling techniques can be used persuasively.

The Contribution of Tanzania Safari Channel TV in Promoting Domestic Tourism in Ruaha National Park

The study focused on evaluating the contribution of Tanzania Safari Channel Television in promoting domestic tourism to Ruaha National Park. By tracking viewers' perceptions, the study aimed to understand how the channel's programs influence their decisions to visit the park. Additionally, it examined the channel's effectiveness in raising awareness about Ruaha National Park among domestic tourists in Iringa and across Tanzania. This comprehensive approach allowed the researchers to gauge not only the immediate impact of the channel's content but also its broader influence on tourism trends within the country. The findings of the study revealed significant challenges faced by the Tanzania Safari Channel in its efforts to raise awareness about Ruaha National Park. The content produced by the channel, while informative, is not yet sufficiently compelling to persuade a large segment of the audience to visit the park. This shortfall in content effectiveness highlights a critical gap between the channel's potential and its current impact. Despite these challenges, the study acknowledges the channel's role as an informative and advisory tool. It serves as a valuable resource for viewers by providing concise and accurate information about the park, which is crucial for fostering an informed public. The literature review within the study provides strategic recommendations for the Tanzania Safari Channel Television to enhance its content and increase its effectiveness in promoting Ruaha National Park. These recommendations include improving the quality and frequency of programming, incorporating more compelling storytelling techniques, and leveraging digital platforms to reach a wider audience. By implementing these suggestions, the channel can better harness its potential and position itself as one of the leading tourism promotional channels in the country. The study thus acts as a bridge, offering new insights and practical guidance to help the channel fulfil its mission of boosting domestic tourism and raising awareness about the natural and cultural treasures of the Park.

Storytelling in STEM Disciplines: At the Crossroads of Science and Humanities

The collected papers in this Special Issue make significant contributions to educational research by demonstrating the multifaceted benefits of integrating storytelling and narrative techniques into teaching practices across various disciplines [...]

STUDI LITERATUR PERKEMBANGAN KEMAMPUAN BAHASA ANAK USIA 4-6 TAHUN BERCERITA

The primary objective of this research is to delineate the language capabilities of children using storytelling techniques. The investigation is prompted by the widespread difficulty children face in achieving proficient language skills. Inadequate language teaching methods for children have resulted in diminished interest in their linguistic progress. To address this issue, effective learning models tailored to individual needs need to be implemented. This study employs a literature review approach, scrutinizing various sources such as books, articles, and journals. The results emphasize the effectiveness of storytelling in augmenting language development in children. Storytelling is not only effective in fostering enjoyment during listening sessions but also in facilitating children to narrate their own stories. This conclusion is corroborated by a comprehensive analysis of relevant research findings, highlighting storytelling as a crucial strategy for improving language skills in early childhood. Keywords: Language Storytelling, Early Childhood

دور الحكاية في مسرحية عشوائي للكاتبة ديبي تاكر جرين

Storytelling is a theatrical method employed by playwrights to delve into the profound aspects of a character's psyche. It allows characters to directly communicate with the audience serving multiple functions within the play. Moreover, this task can be executed by a protagonist or multiple characters, and occasionally even by actors who are not directly engaged in the play's action. Playwrights have employed this form in different periods throughout the history of drama. Debbie Tucker Green, A Black British playwright, employs the technique of storytelling in her play random to engage the audience in responding to street violence in London. The present paper aims to focus on this play, particularly on the act of storytelling, as the researcher observes that existing studies often discuss Tucker Green's plays solely within the context of her identity as a Black writer addressing issues within Black communities, neglecting to explore her unique stylistic approach. So, this study aims to fill in this gap. Tucker Green , unlike other Black playwrights, portrays traumatic experiences of loss and violence through her distinctive style of writing. By utilizing storytelling, she effectively depicts the feelings and thoughts of her characters, thus raising awareness among the audience about the vulnerability of Black citizens.

MURDER OFFLINE AND ONLINE: COMPARING E-PISTOLARY AND TRADITIONAL NARRATIVES IN THE APPEAL AND BLUEBIRD, BLUEBIRD

This study examines the evolving nature of epistolary narratives in the digital age by comparing traditional and e-pistolary storytelling techniques in two contemporary crime novels: Janice Hallett’s The Appeal and Attica Locke’s Bluebird, Bluebird. Employing a theoretical framework combining digital narratology (as developed by scholars like Marie-Laure Ryan and Janet Murray) and media-specific analysis (proposed by N. Katherine Hayles), the research paper explores how the shift from traditional to digital communication impacts narrative structure, character development and reader engagement in murder mystery narratives. It investigates the unique attributes of e-pistolary writing, including the use of emojis, internet slang and multimedia elements, analysing how these digital affordances influence narrative voice, pacing and the reader’s interpretative process. The study also considers the potential for augmented reality and interactive narratives in digital epistolary works, examining their implications for the genre’s future. The comparative analysis reveals that while The Appeal leverages e-pistolary techniques to create a multi-layered, interactive reading experience, Bluebird, Bluebird employs traditional narrative methods to evoke a sense of place and history. This juxtaposition highlights the strengths and limitations of both approaches in crafting compelling murder mysteries. The findings suggest that e-pistolary narratives offer new possibilities for reader immersion and non-linear storytelling, while traditional narratives maintain their power in delivering atmospheric, character-driven tales. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the evolution of literary forms in the digital era and provides insights into the future of crime fiction storytelling.

Acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary evaluation of an animated VR game for reducing mental health stigma in health-care students and trainees: a mixed-method study

PurposeThis study aims to pilot-test the acceptability, feasibility, preliminary efficacy and user experience of an animated virtual reality (VR) game (“Goliath: Playing with Reality”) aimed at reducing stigma related to psychosis and schizophrenia among health-care students and trainees.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-methods design was used. Sixteen trainee clinical psychologists with experience working with service users with psychosis/schizophrenia engaged with the VR game using a headset and controllers, and completed measures before and after. Quantitative measures assessing intervention acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility were collected and analysed descriptively. These were complemented by qualitative feedback on user experience, analysed through content analysis. Pre- and post-intervention mental health stigma-related measures were also collected and analysed inferentially.FindingsMost participants found the VR game acceptable, appropriate and feasible for reducing mental health stigma. Although there were no significant changes in stigma-related measures, participants were impressed by the immersive storytelling and the symbolic portrayal of psychosis. Participants also valued the educational aspect, empathised with people living with psychosis/schizophrenia and experienced a range of emotional reactions. However, participants noted usability concerns, and suggestions for improvement were made.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies to show the potential of “Goliath: Playing with Reality” as a mental health educational intervention for health-care students and trainees. Drawing on narrative theory and immersive-interactive storytelling techniques, the VR game provides experiences that can foster narrative engagement and emotional connection, potentially enhancing its effectiveness in mental health stigma reduction efforts.