Introductions / Reframing History

 

 Unit: Fundamentals

Theme:  Re-framing History


I

 

Introduction

 

Learning about history requires a learning environment where everyone feels included so that everyone's own histories count as much as what is recorded in published sources. Therefore, introducing ourselves and learning each other's names becomes a necessary step in creating a safe learning environment.

Class today is about re-framing our concept of history. It is about knowing that history depends on who tells the story. For this reason we have to take published sources with a grain of salt. We will use Alexandra Carter's metaphors to explain the different ways we can conceptualize the study of history.

 

II

 

Learning Objectives


  • Know  each other's names
  • Understand different conceptual frames when looking at history
  • Discuss  how these concepts apply to your own field


III

 

Main Lesson

 

 1

 Activity

a) Introduce yourself to the group by saying your name, where you come from, your major, if you have any physical training [dance, martial arts, sports, yoga, etc], your expectations about the course.

b) Write a brief introduction of yourself in which you summarize who you are. Post your introduction on  Discussion Board.

   

2



READING ACTIVITY

Rethinking Dance History / Alexandra Carter

Pages 12-13

 

Question 1

After reading, explain the following ideas discussed in pages 12 and 13.

a) History is not lineal 

b) History is a web

c) The study of history is analogous to the study of clouds 

 

Article

  Twist and Shout: A short history of dance in pics

 

IV


A Note to Remember

 

History changes depending on whom tells it. Usually, it is the winner who has the last word. Often, we see history in lineal terms, however, this is not real. History is like a spider web where many event overlap or happen at the same time. History is also like a cloud; it changes depending on who is looking at it. 


V

 

Case Study




VI


Activity

 

Get into groups with your classmates and discuss these ideas. Come up with a group's statement in which you explain how you could apply these concepts to your own field of study. 


VII

Discussion Questions


VIII

Glossary


IX

Sources

1. Twist and Shout: A short history of dance, in pics @015). https://www.whizzpast.com/twist-and-shout-a-short-history-of-dance-in-pics/


X

Students' Work

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