HIST1034A-W25
Catastrophic Memories
Catastrophic Memories
How do people remember traumatic events? How do those memories impact our politics 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 those historical memories play in our society, how our 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 politics 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 those historical memories play in our society, how our 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:
- Winter 2025
- Location:
- Main Campus: AXN (Axinn Center)
- Schedule:
- 1:00pm-4:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (Jan 6, 2025 to Jan 31, 2025)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Connor Williams
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- HIS WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11602
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 1034
- Section Identifier:
- A