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Starter:
Journal your thoughts.
Read this article and highlight (A copy is shared with you in Classroom - link this to your journal) in different colours:
Aspects of TOK History: Scope, Methods & Tools, Perspectives,
Concepts : Certainty, Explanation, Interpretation, Culture, Evidence, Justification, Objectivity, Perspective, Power, Responsibility, Truth, Values
What ethical questions in relation to historiography does this article raise for you? How might Orwell’s quote be relevant in what you read here?
Compare and share your thoughts with a peer.
Possible questions arising
What is historical revisionism, and why is it a concern in today's world?
What are some examples of false or misleading historical revisions in various countries, including the United States, Russia, China, and Hungary?
How do politicians and leaders use false or misleading historical revisions to manipulate citizens?
What factors contribute to the trend of false or misleading historical revisions in the 21st century, according to scholars?
What is the role of authoritarianism and propaganda in historical revisions, and how has it changed in recent years?
How do growing social divides and distrust of experts and institutions contribute to the trend of false or misleading historical revisions in democracies?
3. The film industry plays a role in sharing historical events. Do they have a moral responsibility on how they present it? Watch a video from this channel before writing a response.
Plenary:Do historians have a moral responsibility to try to ensure that history is not misused and distorted by people for their own ends?
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