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Using computers for Language Documentation

Discover how free software can streamline the process of language documentation. This guide outlines essential steps for recording speakers, transferring recordings to computers, and producing useful materials like CDs and booklets. Learn about programs like Audacity and Amadeus II for creating digital files and transcribing audio into text efficiently. Explore additional tools such as CLAN and Phon, which offer advanced features for language analysis. Transform your documentation workflow with practical tips and accesible resources.

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Using computers for Language Documentation

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  1. Using computers for Language Documentation Free software can make your life easier

  2. Steps for language documentation • Record a speaker • Transfer the recording to a computer • Type a transcript that is linked to the recording • Produce a CD, booklet, curriculum material, etc.

  3. Documenting (the other way) • Record a speaker • Play back recording • Fingers get tired from hitting the ‘rewind’ button. • Make handwritten notes • Type up handwritten notes • Produce a CD, booklet, etc.

  4. Record a speaker • Sound only • Cassette tape, minidisc recorder, etc. • Video • Camcorder

  5. Transfer the recording to a computer • Connecting cable • Shielded audio cable (for a tape recorder), etc. • Software that turns the recording into a digital (computer) file • Amadeus II (for Macs) is cheap • Audacity (Macs and Windows) is free • Both are easy to use

  6. Make a Transcript • Programs that help you type a transcript • Act like virtual dictaphones • Eliminate the step where you re-type someone’s hand-written transcript

  7. Programs Useful for Transcription • CLAN: C(omputerized) L(anguage) AN(alysis); free • Phon (also free) • These are actually much more than just transcription programs…

  8. Programs for playback • Quicktime is free; it plays digital audio files and video files • Unlike CLAN or Phon, Quicktime won’t let you link text and sound / video

  9. For more information • CLAN demo (right now!) • Take a copy of the ‘Language Documentation’ CD • How to download the programs • Manual for CLAN • Manual for Audacity and Amadeus II

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