Subterranean memories of the civil-military dictatorship

a proposal for the teaching of history in Criciúma/SC

Abstract

This article aims to reflect on the underground memories of the civil-military dictatorship in Criciúma, associated with the experiences of local historical figures. The History Teaching proposal integrates the analysis of historical sources with the problematization of different urban landmarks in the city, seeking to engage and bring teachers and students from Basic Education closer to the topic. Memory is mobilized as a central category of analysis, articulated with the perspective of sensitive themes and Heritage Education. The methodological approach combines bibliographic and documentary analysis, producing a theoretical-methodological reflection that results in the construction of a didactic proposal, in which an urban itinerary stands out. This itinerary interweaves memories and spaces of repression and resistance to the civil-military dictatorship in Criciúma through five key points: I) Heriberto Hülse Stadium; II) Jorge Zanatta Cultural Center; III) E.E.F. Professor Lapagesse / C.E.I. Professor Lapagesse; IV) Criciúma Miners’ Union; V) Rádio Difusora. The engagement with these selected sites, based on the memories of diverse subjects who endured the dictatorship’s violence, contributes to constructing alternative narratives about the events that unfolded in Criciúma. Particularly in these places, which at times served as stages of resistance and at others as spaces of repression and human rights violations, lies the opportunity to rethink how this historical period can be taught in the classroom.