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Program Description: What happens when history isn’t something you read in a textbook — but something you lived? In this powerful three-part series, writer and educator Betty Barr reflects on her life in Shanghai during World War II, including her two and a half years spent in a Japanese internment camp. Through Betty’s personal account, we explore how memory, media, and narrative shape what we come to understand as “history.” Led by Shelly Bryant, this course invites you to think more critically — and more personally — about how stories are told, whose voices get remembered, and how everyday people contribute to collective memory. Includes: - Three video conversations with Betty Barr - Mini-lectures on collective memory, microhistory, and meta-narrative by Shelly Bryant - Framing questions and reflection prompts - A closing invitation to begin documenting your own story - A live session with Betty Barr and Shelly Bryant on 11 July 2025 Whether you’re a reader, a teacher, a translator, or someone simply curious about the world — this series will deepen your understanding of history, voice, and perspective. Core Questions: Who decides what counts as history? How do personal stories complicate or clarify historical truth? What stories are we responsible for remembering — and for telling?
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