Negotiating Public Participation through Dance and Drama Techniques: A Roundtable Discussion on the Challenges of Public History Work by the Isikhumbuzo Applied History Unit in South Africa

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Phemelo C. Hellemann
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Abstract The Isikhumbuzo Applied History Unit (IAHU) of Rhodes University History Department specializes in innovative methodologies for bringing historical information closer to non-academic audiences. The National Research Foundation of South Africa funds the research work conducted by Isikhumbuzo Applied History Unit. This article shares insights from a reflective discussion that took place February 4, 2019 at Rhodes University. The team reflects on the challenges of doing Public History work in South Africa, particularly drawing attention to the issues surrounding academics and the public when it comes to engaging in research and storytelling exercises that unearth untold stories. Experimenting with creative arts such as drama and dance as strategies that can improve public participation in historical work, the team discusses how they are bridging the gap between the public, artists, and academics. The views expressed in this roundtable discussion contribute to the reflexive nature of the methodology employed by the Isikhumbuzo Applied History Unit.
通过舞蹈和戏剧技巧谈判公众参与:南非Isikhumbuzo应用历史研究所关于公共历史工作挑战的圆桌讨论
摘要罗兹大学历史系的Isikhumbuzo应用历史单元(IAHU)专门致力于创新方法,使历史信息更接近非学术受众。南非国家研究基金会资助了Isikhumbuzo应用历史部门的研究工作。本文分享了2019年2月4日在罗兹大学进行的反思性讨论的见解。该团队反思了在南非从事公共历史工作的挑战,特别是在参与挖掘不为人知故事的研究和讲故事练习时,提请人们注意围绕学术界和公众的问题。该团队尝试将戏剧和舞蹈等创造性艺术作为提高公众参与历史工作的策略,讨论如何弥合公众、艺术家和学者之间的差距。本次圆桌讨论中表达的观点有助于Isikhumbuzo应用历史部门所采用方法的反射性。
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International Public History
International Public History Arts and Humanities-History
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