Participatory Action Research and Soundscape Collection Methods for Cultural Preservation


The goal of this project was to assist the Studio Austen team with refining current remote participatory action research methods used for the This Land is Not Mine project and to explore the application of these methods for cultural preservation in the Jiu Valley, Romania.

Project Objectives

  1. To determine the most effective and applicable technical methods for remote implementation of PAR.

  2. To develop a prototype of a smartphone application to assist in remote sound collection methods for PAR soundscape projects.

  3. To create and manage a network for rural communities to promote engagement through outreach and workshops.