SOA 211: The Politics of Commemoration - spring

General Education requirement: 1C - Intermediate Writing

Exploration of how understandings of the past are shaped by present-day politics. Students investigate how collective memories are represented and contested in public spaces such as memorials, museums and schools while honing research and writing skills. Why do we celebrate some aspects of a nation's past, while ignoring or suppressing others? Case studies include controversial events from around the world.

Class#SctTypeSeatsUnits
13239 01 Seminar 20 3.00
Days Start End
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 3:30 PM EDT 6:00 PM EDT
Instructor: Lisa Maya Knauer Class status:
Enrollment Section
Class instruction mode: In Person