Middlebury

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.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22794
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1095
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FYSE 1095

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Spring 2025

FYSE1095A-S25 Seminar (Williams)