Discipline of History
Structure of History Graphic
Class Calendar
"History" Has Two Meanings
What are the different ways that people use the word "history?"
Think of other examples showing the difference between an event and an account of the event.
Identify the event and the account of the
event. Explain some of the differences between
an event and the account of the event.
Questions to stimulate writing
If you want, review the notes of our discussion on the two different types of
history.
For example: Think about the difference
between a party and the pictures of a party. Or the football game and someone describing the
game later.
Identify the event and the account of the
event. Explain some of the differences between
an event and the account of the event.
| History as past events" | History as account or representation |
| SUMMARY OF CLASS NOTES (2 September 1997) | |
| H(ev)-Includes everything that
happened in the past
-Happened once
-All inclusive
-Invisible once it has happened
-Many, many facts including
thoughts and feelings are part of H(ev)
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H(ac)-Includes only a part of what
happened in the past
-Can be used over and over
-A record of the past
-Created by someone
-Reflect's someone's point-of-
view
-Can be false or inaccurate
-Typically can be touched or
seen
-The account rarely captures
everything that is in an event
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