DEN HISTORISKE FORTÆLLING SOM FAGLIG OG FAGLIG-PÆDAGOGISK TEKST

Refleksioner over historisk kommunikation

Abstract

In reflecting on historical communication in its two predominate form i.e. the critical historical dialogue and the historical narrative the author points to the shadowy existence of the historical text as a professional term. Practitioners both in historical research and education seem to share a widespread ignorance or lack of interest in its functions. The author points to the renaissance of the historical narrative, its conceptual renewal and the growing awareness of the importance of narrative identity as a keyword in understanding the relationship between collective identity, education
and state formation, and the parallel spread of policies of identity in Denmark and in the EU. On this background he advocates further research in the use of historical narrative in historical communication including its use in politics, education and socialization.