Att förmedla det som aldrig fick ske: Fem lärares reflektioner om folkmordet i Srebrenica.
2023 (Swedish)Independent thesis Advanced level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesisAlternative title
To convey what was never allowed to happen : Five teachers' reflections on the genocide in Srebrenica. (English)
Abstract [en]
The genocide in Srebrenica is described as "UN's darkest hour" and is the largest genocide in modern time after the Holocaust. 2020 marks the 25th year anniversary since the genocide took place in Srebrenica.
The purpose of this study is to answer how history teachers present genocide in their teaching and how teachers discuss the genocide in Srebrenica. This study is based on a qualitative method through data collection that is obtained from interviews with five different teachers who work in Swedish schools. The study's theoretical frame of reference is based on historical awareness, use of history and non-use of history to promote understanding of teaching choices and teaching methods.
This study presents that the teachers use students' emotions through discussions and movies when depicting genocide. The Holocaust is presented as the premiss of the teaching regarding genocide. The genocide in Srebrenica is only mentioned or exemplified in connection with, and in relation to, other genocides such as the Holocaust. The teachers confirm that there is a lack of time, uncertainty, and knowledge regarding the genocide in Srebrenica. The consequence of this is that a large part of the society neither relates to nor barely knows about this genocide. Europe's and the UN's biggest stain becomes hidden, and the victims do not get the attention and justice they deserve. When ignorance exists in relation to the genocide in Srebrenica, we will not be able to reach the message that is often associated with The Holocaust - Never again.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023. , p. 52
Keywords [en]
Teaching, Genocide, Srebrenica, The Holocaust, Historical consciousness, Use of history, Non-use of history
Keywords [sv]
Undervisning, Folkmord, Srebrenica, Förintelsen, Historiemedvetande, Historiebruk, Icke-bruk
National Category
History Pedagogy
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-61346ISRN: JU-HLK-HIA-2-20230224OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-61346DiVA, id: diva2:1771106
Subject / course
HLK, History
2023-06-222023-06-202025-10-13Bibliographically approved