Assignment Non-written Sources of History PDF

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The looking-glass self describes the process wherein individuals base their sense of self on how they believe others view them. Using social interaction as a type of “mirror,” people use the judgments they receive from others to measure their own worth, values, and behavior....

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FATMA MAE M. TOMAWIS BS ACCOUNTANCY 1-C

Assignment: Non-written Sources of History Due: Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm Questions: 1. What are non-written sources of history? When compared to written sources, non-written sources are less likely to be tainted because they are used for a specific purpose, such as revealing psychological meanings through frequent interviewing in order to gain a better understanding of one's mindset. Interviews, videos, images, music records, clothing, architecture, and tools from the time period are all examples of non-written sources that can be discovered. 2. What are the two types of non-written sources of history? Describe each of them. As vital as written sources are non-written sources. Historians and other specialists can use a variety of historical information to obtain a better understanding of the past and develop ideas based on it. This does not necessarily imply that their theories are true, as we will discover later. There are two types of evidence: material evidence and oral evidence. One of the most important unwritten evidences is material evidence, often known as archeological evidence. Pottery, jewelry, homes, tombs, churches, highways, and other aesthetic objects that communicate a tale about the past are included in this category. These relics can reveal a great deal about people's past lifestyles and cultures. When an object is discovered in more than one location, it might disclose a lot about the socio-cultural interconnections of distinct groups of people. Because it can provide insight into the lives of persons who have left little or no other documents, material evidence is crucial. While the use of recorded conversations between a narrator who has personal knowledge of historically significant events and a well-informed interviewer with the objective of adding to the historical record is known as oral evidence in history. At times, an interview may be the only source of knowledge about a specific place, event, or person that is available at the moment. Individuals and groups' experiences with the forces of history can be better understood through oral history....