The Past Recalled: Memory, History, and the Archive
Description
- What is the relationship between history and memory? How do we remember , forget or erase histories? Who controls the narratives of the past? How do historical events shape individual and collective identity? What are the implications of manipulating or distorting memory and history ? Aimed at (preferably) advanced undergraduate students, the course interrogates the complex interplay of historiography, memory, and public history. It addresses the complex processes of remembering and forgetting, examining how individuals and societies construct, negotiate, and represent the past. Through a diverse range of texts, media, and artifacts, we will investigate: • The inherent tensions between the writing of history, archives, and memory • Narrative strategies for shaping historical accounts and personal stories • Memory’s manifestations in archives, museums and other artifacts of remembrance. • The role of power, identity, and culture in shaping historical writing and collective memory. Prerequisites- NA Scheme of
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