War memorials and commemoration

This course explores the significance of war memorials and commemoration. By the end of the course, learners will understand the importance of commemorating historical events, analyze the different forms and functions of war memorials, and evaluate the personal and public responses to these memorials. The course covers topics such as the need for commemoration, the location, form, and function of memorials, and the alignment of form and purpose. The teaching method involves lectures, readings, and discussions. This course is designed for individuals interested in history, sociology, and cultural studies.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 War memorial and commemoration
• 1 War memorial and commemoration
• 2 The need to commemorate
• 2 The need to commemorate
• 3 Location of a war memorial
• 3 Location of a war memorial
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Public or private memorial?
• 4 Form of memorial
• 4 Form of memorial
• 5 Function of a memorial
• 5 Function of a memorial
• 6 Personal response to a memorial
• 6 Personal response to a memorial
• 7 Matching form and purpose
• 7 Matching form and purpose
• 8 Conclusion
• 8 Conclusion
• References
• Acknowledgements