Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the study of local history according to Finberg (1952)?
What is the study of local history according to Finberg (1952)?
The study of a particular size of relatively self-contained socio-geographical unit, smaller than that studied by national historians.
What does Reed (1957) suggest is included in the study of local history?
What does Reed (1957) suggest is included in the study of local history?
Study of the growth and development, and perhaps also the decline and fall, of a community at less than national level.
According to Cullinane (1976), what is the focus of local history?
According to Cullinane (1976), what is the focus of local history?
In-depth study of smaller units of society such as a town, or a group of towns.
What aspect of local history does Stephens (1977) focus on?
What aspect of local history does Stephens (1977) focus on?
Signup and view all the answers
According to Bauzon (1978), what scope does local history cover?
According to Bauzon (1978), what scope does local history cover?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the definition of local history according to Foronda (1974)?
What is the definition of local history according to Foronda (1974)?
Signup and view all the answers
What does Tan (1978) emphasize in the realm of local history?
What does Tan (1978) emphasize in the realm of local history?
Signup and view all the answers
What does Veneracion (1992) include in the definition of local history?
What does Veneracion (1992) include in the definition of local history?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the 7th LHCN General Assembly (2020) state about local history?
What does the 7th LHCN General Assembly (2020) state about local history?
Signup and view all the answers
Local history is only concerned with large metropolitan areas.
Local history is only concerned with large metropolitan areas.
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following best describes the scope of local history?
Which of the following best describes the scope of local history?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Definitions of Local History
- Finberg (1952): Explores a smaller socio-geographical unit than national history.
- Reed (1957): Studies the growth and decline of communities at a sub-national level, from prehistory to the present.
- Cullinane (1976): In-depth study of smaller societal units like towns, provinces, or families.
- Stephens (1977): Focuses on the historical study of smaller communities, such as towns or neighborhoods.
- Rogers (1977): Investigates the past of significant local units in their social contexts.
- Foronda (1974): Examines the history of towns or regions vs. nations.
- Tan (1978): Highlights specific aspects of national life as distinct from regional history.
- Bauzon (1978): Broadly studies local areas using various perspectives (ethnohistorical, political, etc.).
- Veneracion (1992): Includes studies of ethnic groups that shape collective consciousness.
- De Viana (2015): Emphasizes the history of localities specifically.
- Reguindin (2015): Links local history as a crucial component of national storytelling.
- 7th LHCN General Assembly (2020): Involves documenting local history, including indigenous narratives and significant local events.
Rationale for Local History
- Bauzon (1978): Critiques the focus of Filipino historians on national rather than local history.
- Highlights the emphasis on Manila, overshadowing provincial histories and the everyday lives of ordinary individuals.
- Notes the lack of attention to the historical struggles of local populations in the Philippines.
- Points out the detrimental effect of national narrative dominance on understanding local historical conditions.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Explore the essential definitions, rationale, and methodologies involved in the study of local history. This quiz delves into the development, challenges, and prospects of examining socio-geographical units smaller than national history. Understand key concepts and theories that shape our understanding of local communities over time.
