The aim of this course is to better understand how memory is defined from a psychological perspective and evaluate how it impacts the individual and the collective. The course will be divided into two main sections. In the first section, we will discuss how cognitive scientists have defined the different kinds and processes of memory. We will examine the principal memory models, discuss the flaws of individual memory and their adaptive advantages before reviewing what cognitive science can bring to the study of collective memory. In the second section, we will introduce the students to the importance of a contextualized approach to memory as done by social psychologists. A lesson will be specifically dedicated to the generational approach to collective memory. Another chapter will investigate the dynamic relationship between collective memory and social identity. Next, we will discuss the links between historical facts and the development of collective memories. Finally, we will focus on the role of commemorations in the shaping of memories and attitudes.
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