Memory Politics: Commemoration and Cultural Identity

This examination addresses the interplay between memory politics and cultural identity. It will focus on how political narratives and commemorative practices shape individual and collective understandings of the past.

The importance of memory politics lies in its ability to influence societal narratives and power dynamics. This exam aims to elucidate how political entities manipulate cultural memory for identity formation and social cohesion.

Students will be tested on their understanding of the theoretical frameworks surrounding memory politics and their implications for cultural identity. Articulation of case studies and critical examples will be essential.

Candidates will engage in discussions on various political commemoration practices, providing a real-world context to theoretical principles discussed.