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Abstract
In this article we analyze how a group of Catalan students (aged 11-13, N = 245) narrate the history of Catalonia and we compare their narratives with the official Catalan narrative. From an interpretative approach, we collect data by requiring the students to write down what they remember about the history of Catalonia. The research is conducted by means of narrative analysis and normative content analysis. Our results suggest that most students’ narratives are similar to the official narrative in terms of the main characters and events selected and follow the patriotic national narrative by highlighting the relevance of Catalan national symbols. We discuss the implications of this patriotic national narrative in Catalonia and elsewhere, and we propose replacing patriotic national narratives with humanistic world history narratives.
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Dans cet article, nous analysons de quelle manière un groupe d’étudiants catalans âgés de 11 à 13 ans (N = 245) raconte l’histoire de la Catalogne et comparons leurs récits avec le récit officiel catalan. Utilisant une approche interprétative, nous recueillons les données d’étudiants à qui nous avons demandé d’écrire ce qu’ils avaient retenu de l’histoire de la Catalogne. Le projet de recherche a été réalisé au moyen d’analyse narrative et d’analyse normative du contenu. Nos résultats démontrent que la plupart des récits effectués par les étudiants correspondent au récit officiel en ce qui a trait aux personnages principaux et évènements choisis. De plus, les récits respectent la trame patriotique nationale, mettant en lumière l’importance des symboles nationaux catalans. Nous discutons des implications de ce récit patriotique national, en Catalogue et ailleurs, puis suggérons de remplacer les récits patriotiques nationaux par des récits proposant une vision humaniste de l’histoire mondiale.
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Biographical notes
Edda Sant is Senior Lecturer in Education Studies at the Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), where she co-coordinates the BA in Education Studies. She has published several papers and book chapters in the areas of citizenship, history, and teacher education.
Neus González-Monfort is Professor in Social Science Education at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain), where she coordinates the undergraduate course in Primary Education. She has published several papers, chapters, and books in the area of history and patrimonial education.
Antoni Santisteban Fernández is Professor in Social Science Education at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain), where he coordinates the MA in Social Science Education. He has published several books and papers in the area of history, social science, and citizenship education.
Joan Pagès Blanch is Professor in Social Science Education at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain), where he coordinates the PhD in Social Science Education. He is also the Director of GREDICS, Grup de Recerca en Didàctica de les Ciències Socials (Social Science Education Research Group). He has published several books and papers in the area of history, social science, and citizenship education.
Montserrat Oller Freixa is Professor in Social Science Education at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain), where she is the Head of the Department of Language and Social Science Education. She has published several papers and chapters in books in the area of geography and social science education.
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Notes biographiques
Edda Sant est chargée d’enseignement senior en Education Studies à la Manchester Metropolitan University (Royaume-Uni) et y coordonne le baccalauréat en Education Studies. Elle est l’auteur de nombreux articles et chapitres de livres traitant de citoyenneté, d’histoire et de formation des enseignants.
Neus González-Monfort est professeur en enseignement des sciences sociales à l’Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Espagne) où elle pilote le programme de premier cycle en enseignement au primaire. Elle a publié plusieurs articles, chapitres et livres portant sur l’histoire et l’éducation au patrimoine.
Antoni Santisteban Fernández est professeur en enseignement des sciences sociales à l’Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Espagne) ainsi que coordonnateur du programme de maîtrise en enseignement des sciences sociales. Il a publié un grand nombre d’ouvrages et d’articles dans les domaines de l’histoire, des sciences sociales et de l’éducation à la citoyenneté.
Joan Pagès Blanch est professeur en enseignement des sciences sociales à l’Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Espagne). Il y occupe aussi le poste de coordonnateur du programme de doctorat en enseignement des sciences sociales. De plus, il dirige le GREDICS, Grup de Recerca en Didàctica de les Ciències Socials (Groupe de recherche en didactique des sciences sociales). Il a publié de multiples livres et articles en histoire, sciences sociales et éducation à la citoyenneté.
Montserrat Oller Freixa est professeur en enseignement des sciences sociales à l’Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Espagne) où elle dirige le Département d’enseignement des langues et des sciences sociales. Elle est l’auteure de nombreux articles et chapitres de livres portant sur la géographie et l’enseignement des sciences sociales.