BASTE-RPH-WEEK-1.pptx

Definition, Significance of Historical Texts and Writings of History  Definition of History Derived from the Greek word "Historia" which means "knowledge acquired through inquiry or investigation" Also known as the study of the past History also focused on writing about wars, revolutio...

Definition, Significance of Historical Texts and Writings of History  Definition of History Derived from the Greek word "Historia" which means "knowledge acquired through inquiry or investigation" Also known as the study of the past History also focused on writing about wars, revolution, and other important breakthroughs. What is the Significance of Historical Text? Gives the reader an understanding of what led up to the important events in history.  What is the Significance of Historical Writings? Historical writings hold significance as they serve as valuable records of the past, offering insights into events, shaping identities, and providing opportunities for learning from history's lessons. No Document, No History It means that unless a written document can prove a certain historical event, then it cannot be considered as a historical fact.  Criteria on Assessing the Historical Significance of Sources Relevance Is it important/relevant to people living at the time? Is something still relevant to our present lives even if had only a passing importance Resonance Who were/have been affected by the event? Why was it important to them? How were people's lives affected? Do people like to make analogies with it?  It is possible to connect with experiences, beliefs or attitudes across time and place? Remarkable Was the event remarked on by people at the time or since? Remembered Was the event/development important at some stage within the collective memory of a group or groups? Revealing Does it reveal some other aspects of the past? Resulting Change Does it have consequences for the future? Durability For how long have people's lives been affected? A day, a week, a year, or all their lives? Quantity How many people were affected? Did the event affect many, everyone, or just a few? A whole barrio, a town, a province, a country, or the entire race? Profundity Was the event superficial or deeply affecting? How deeply were people's lives affected? How are people's lives affected? Issues on Assessing Historical Significance Our view on historical significance are shaped by contemporary context and depends on our own values, interest, and knowledge. History is written by the victor. Historical significance is how we define the past events that current writer of history Two Types of Historical Identification Primary Source A primary source is a recorded left by a person (or group) who participated in or witnessed the events you are studying or who provided a contemporary expression of the ideas or values of the period under examination Examples: Letters, Newspapers, Books Secondary Source Are accounts written by people who were not themselves involved in the events or in the original expression of the ideas under study. Examples: Textbook, Biography Prepared by: Dr. Billy L. Hortilano