Historians and the Public Sphere
Reflecting on the role of history in contemporary society and the importance of historical literacy.
Key Questions
- 1How does the study of the past inform contemporary debates about social justice?
- 2Why do certain historical events become sites of "culture wars"?
- 3What is the responsibility of the historian in an era of misinformation?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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