FYSE1095A-S25
Catastrophic Memories
Catastrophic Memories: Past and Present Perspectives on the American Civil War and Second World War
How do people remember traumatic events? How do those memories impact our American and priorities in the present? How might they guide goals for the future? And what roles can History play in that process? In this course we will examine how two great catastrophes—the American Civil War and the Second World War—have been remembered over time and space. We will consider what roles historical memories play in American society, how collective memories are formed, and what makes them change. To do so, we will consider a broad range of sources—major films, historical fiction, popular non-fiction, and historical scholarship. Students end by examining one facet or feature of these historical memories of their choosing.
How do people remember traumatic events? How do those memories impact our American and priorities in the present? How might they guide goals for the future? And what roles can History play in that process? In this course we will examine how two great catastrophes—the American Civil War and the Second World War—have been remembered over time and space. We will consider what roles historical memories play in American society, how collective memories are formed, and what makes them change. To do so, we will consider a broad range of sources—major films, historical fiction, popular non-fiction, and historical scholarship. Students end by examining one facet or feature of these historical memories of their choosing.
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Location:
- Main Campus: RAJ CON (Robert A. Jones '59 House)
- Schedule:
- 1:10pm-2:00pm on Friday at (Feb 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025)
2:15pm-3:45pm on Monday, Wednesday at RAJ CON (Feb 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025) - Type:
- Seminar
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Connor Williams
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AMR CW HIS
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22794
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1095
- Section Identifier:
- A