INTERVIEW SCHEDULE 1. To discern the kind of information services offered
3. To identify and analyse interpersonal means (i.e. people) used to provide information
RESEARCH QUESTION 3.1. Aside from using the
printed material, how is cultural and religious
information disseminated?
3.2. Are there visiting lecturers, priests.
authors, and other influential individuals (from both inside and outside South Africa) who play a role in the
dissemination and preservation of information?
LEAD-ON QUESTIONS 3.1.1.
3.1.2.
3.1.3.
3.1.4.
3.1.5.
3.1.6.
3.2.1.
3 2 2
3.2.3.
3.2.4.
3.2.5.
3.2.6.
3.2.7.
3.2.8.
3.2.9.
3.2.10.
Does the organisation prefer the use of printed material to provide information? Explain.
Aside from the printed medium, what other methods are used to provide to devotees with information?
What non-print media is used to provide information?
What problems does the organisation experience when using non-printed methods of dissemination of information?
Which locations/venues/ circumstances are best suited to information provision aside from the temple/ashram?
How is information dissemination done?
Which individuals, within the organisation are tasked to disseminate print and non-print information?
What are their areas of specialisation and what information and skills do they disseminate?
How often are visiting lecturers/priests/authors/ etc.
brought to this country?
What is the purpose of their visits?
How often are these specialists/gurus/priests consulted for information to be used in any local publication?
How do the senior members or the guru/swami disseminate information?
How often do leaders of your organisation go to other organisations/ individuals in different parts of the world for cultural/ religious support?
Do any members/ students go to other parts of the world to train/ gain knowledge and skills?
How many? How often?
Where do they go to?
What qualifications and skills are brought back?
SOURCE Interview
Interview
4. To identify and analyse the various electronic formats (eg. Radio, TV, internet, audio- visual) in preserving and disseminating information.
RESEARCH QUESTION 4.1. Are the available
electronic formats playing a role in the preservation and dissemination of information?
LEAD-ON QUESTIONS 4.1.1.
4.1.2.
4.1.3.
4.1.4.
4.1.5.
What role do the various electronic formats play in preserving and disseminating information?
What kinds of programmes and content are being offered through these formats?
What role does the use of the internet play in the running of the organisation or for the provision of services?
Does the organisation have a web site?
What kind of information does the site offer?
SOURCE Interview Record analysis Investigation of sites
5. The questions below were asked to give interviewees an opportunity to assess their own organisations and to encourage them to express their opinions.
RESEARCH QUESTION 5.1. How pro-actively or
aggressively is information dissemination undertaken by this organisation?
5.2. What shortcomings/
challenges does the organisation experience with regards to the dissemination of information?
5.3. What possible changes could there be to improve the dissemination and preservation of information?
LEAD-ON QUESTIONS SOURCE
Interview
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