History as Literature
In this masterclass, you will look at the debate between Hayden White and Richard Evans and ideas of post-modern Historians who question the inherent ‘truth’ of historical writing e.g. the idea that all historical texts (regardless of the type of research and methodology) are constructed by the author in a ‘poetic act.’
Host: We have a range of masterclass hosts, all Oxbridge-educated historians with a wealth of teaching experience. The host will be confirmed upon booking.
Suitability: Minds Underground™’s online World Literature & History masterclasses are aimed at, but not restricted to, students looking to study degrees in: English, History, English and History, Social Science courses.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours dependent on the level of detail desired.
In this masterclass, you will look at the debate between Hayden White and Richard Evans and ideas of post-modern Historians who question the inherent ‘truth’ of historical writing e.g. the idea that all historical texts (regardless of the type of research and methodology) are constructed by the author in a ‘poetic act.’
Host: We have a range of masterclass hosts, all Oxbridge-educated historians with a wealth of teaching experience. The host will be confirmed upon booking.
Suitability: Minds Underground™’s online World Literature & History masterclasses are aimed at, but not restricted to, students looking to study degrees in: English, History, English and History, Social Science courses.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours dependent on the level of detail desired.
In this masterclass, you will look at the debate between Hayden White and Richard Evans and ideas of post-modern Historians who question the inherent ‘truth’ of historical writing e.g. the idea that all historical texts (regardless of the type of research and methodology) are constructed by the author in a ‘poetic act.’
Host: We have a range of masterclass hosts, all Oxbridge-educated historians with a wealth of teaching experience. The host will be confirmed upon booking.
Suitability: Minds Underground™’s online World Literature & History masterclasses are aimed at, but not restricted to, students looking to study degrees in: English, History, English and History, Social Science courses.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours dependent on the level of detail desired.
