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The Central Value of Assmann for TAGEDU

1. Architecting the Opening Page: Setting Expectations for Video Courses

2. Cultural Memory versus Communicative Memory

3. Cultural Memory Is Reconstructive

6. Canon and Archive

7. Power and Memory

8. Power and Forgetting

9. The Mythomotor

10. Counter-History and Memory as Resistance

11. Cultural Identity and the Construction of "the Other"

Egypt and the "Shadow-Line" of Western Memory

Egypt, Israel, and Greece in Assmann's Architecture

The Palimpsest Source

Assmann and TAGEDU Instructional Design

The Carriers of Memory

Cultural Memory and Media Technology

Quiz

Central Assessment

1. The Connective Structure

4. Memory Figures

12. Integration, Centrality, and Prestige

Final Assessment

Survey

Where the Material Belongs on the Site

Welcome to 'Cultural Memory: Deconstructing Western Myths and Recovering African Histories,' a transformative online course designed for educators, historians, and lifelong learners. Have you ever wondered how societies decide which histories to remember and which to forget.

Welcome to 'Cultural Memory: Deconstructing Western Myths and Recovering African Histories,' a transformative online course designed for educators, historians, and lifelong learners. Have you ever wondered how societies decide which histories to remember and which to forget? Drawing on the groundbreaking theories of Jan Assmann and the innovative instructional design of TAGEDU, this course dives deep into the mechanics of cultural memory. We will explore the profound differences between lived communicative memory and institutionalized cultural memory, revealing how historical narratives are actively reconstructed to serve present-day power structures. Throughout this engaging journey, you will uncover the hidden dynamics of the 'canon' versus the 'archive,' learning how the myth of Western civilization was built by marginalizing African histories and constructing 'the Other.' We will peel back the layers of historical palimpsests to reveal suppressed truths, particularly focusing on the ancient histories of Egypt, Israel, and Greece. By understanding concepts like the 'mythomotor' and active forgetting, you will be equipped to teach counter-history and memory as resistance. You will also discover how modern media and educational institutions act as carriers of memory. Whether you are an educator looking to bring more accurate, inclusive accounts into your classroom or a learner passionate about global history and power dynamics, this course will empower you to challenge dominant narratives and recover the rich, diverse histories that have been left in the shadows.

Cultural Memory: Deconstructing Western Myths and Recovering African Histories

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            <p>History is rarely a simple record of what happened; rather, it is an active, ongoing reconstruction shaped by those in power. In many educational settings, the dominant narrative of Western civilization relies on a carefully curated canon—often tracing a direct, unbroken lineage through Greece, Rome, and Christianity—while actively suppressing, fragmenting, or renaming the rich, foundational histories of Africa. This course equips educators with the conceptual tools to dismantle these exclusionary frameworks and guide young learners through the complex intersections of history, memory, identity, and power. By exploring the theories of Jan Assmann through the TAGEDU instructional design, teachers will learn how to translate rigorous concepts like cultural memory, the mythomotor, and the archive into accessible, everyday language. The goal is to help students recognize the difference between their own lived experiences and the formalized, institutional memories transmitted through textbooks, monuments, and national holidays.</p>

<p>Throughout this program, educators will discover practical strategies for teaching counter-history and memory as resistance without overwhelming their students. The curriculum delves into the mechanics of how societies construct "the Other" and use active forgetting to maintain identity-serving mythologies. By examining the "shadow-line" of Western memory—specifically how ancient Egypt, Israel, and Greece are selectively organized—teachers will learn to treat historical narratives as palimpsests, peeling back the layers to reveal marginalized African evidence. Ultimately, this course empowers educators to serve as critical carriers of memory. Using multimedia tools, visual patterns, and concrete examples, teachers will foster a classroom environment where young people confidently ask who benefits from dominant narratives and develop the critical curiosity needed to distinguish careful historical reconstruction from inherited myth.</p>
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