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This survey investigated the differences in the teaching of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus across lingual and cultural boundaries. By examining educational systems and curriculum in both the United States and Colombia, this study aimed to identify how historical narratives surrounding Columbus are framed. A focus was also placed on identifying differences between the systems and any potentially Eurocentric perspectives. The survey looked at the influences of national identity, cultural values, and historical interpretation in shaping the portrayal of Columbus in the American and Colombian classrooms. Through this cross-cultural analysis, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of how historical figures can be taught differently across local values, ideologies, and cultural experiences.
Publication Date
2025
Recommended Citation
Morrow, Declan, "Christopher Columbus in the US and Colombia" (2025). International Professional Development Partnerships (IPDP) Consortium. 31.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/ipds_research/31
