HIST 679: War and Remembrance
HIST 679-001: War and Remembrance
(Spring 2026)
07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M
East Building 134
Section Information for Spring 2026
Saying that something is “etched in stone” is a way of expressing its permanence. In commemorating the past, modern societies have literally etched memories in stone in public memorials, yet interpretations of past conflicts vary among social groups and have changed dramatically over time. This is especially true of how social groups "remember" war, which often plays an important role in the construction of the nation, masculinity, and other forms of identity. In this course, we will examine some of the literature of war and collective memory, in particular how Americans have constructed memories of war and how those memories have been expressed in literature, popular culture, memorials, and commemorative activities. We will also address various methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of collective memory. As a seminar, class time will be spent engaged in discussion of readings and student work. Skills developed in the course include formal and informal writing, textual analysis, public speaking, framing questions, research, and critical thinking. Assessment will be based on crafting discussion questions, participation in in-class discussion, book reviews, and a research project.
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Credits: 3
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
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