Os impressos do século XIX e o estudo de história

Abstract

This instructional material originates from research conducted in the Professional Master's Program in History at the State University of Maranhão. Its objective is to develop, in a didactic way, a methodological guideline for teachers to use 19th-century newspapers as a source/language in the teaching of History.

Newspapers, like other types of sources, present themselves as important languages ​​for the field of the discipline. Their use as a source for classroom use has been highly requested thanks to their notable participation in the political and social events of various regions and eras.

Academic research uses newspapers in various fields of study from different periods, making their relevance to the field more visible. When we talk about their application in teaching, we see that they present themselves as a rich material to be explored, making it possible to understand and complement the content explored in textbooks.

By bringing students closer to this source, we will open the possibility of demonstrating diverse fields and approaches to knowledge to lead to classroom discussions. Since we can analyze the composition of the newspaper, seeking to debate the scenario where it was printed and distributed, the content considering the theme we want to work on in class, its role in society throughout history, as well as its influence on historical events, but also to give the student a presentation of the historian's profession, since we will be showing a study material widely used in historical fields.

We also have the means to awaken a critical sense in students when we open space for classroom debates. Given that we can improve teaching methods, deepening content by demonstrating its broad forms of visions and approaches.