Zona escolar, imaginación comunicativa de la escuela en la radio. Programa: "Independencia de Colombia y la identidad nacional"

Abstract

The program starts with the song "Era viernes y fue julio" by Roberto Camargo, which challenges the traditional narrative of the "cry for independence" and asks whether Colombia is truly a free and sovereign nation. Camargo's experience of visiting a school and seeing children sing his song is highlighted, demonstrating the importance of teaching history critically and not just through dates and idealized figures. The "Zona Escolar" team discusses how history is taught in schools, pointing out several issues: Teacher's Subjectivity: History is taught with each teacher's ideology. Curricular Fragmentation: The curriculum fragments history into events and dates without continuity, preventing students from connecting the past with their current lives. Idealization of Heroes: Figures like Simón Bolívar are idealized without addressing their contradictions or human flaws, such as their stance on slavery, which perpetuates an incomplete and decontextualized view. Uncritical Reproduction of Symbols: It is noted that children dress up as "liberators" for flag-raising ceremonies and memorize speeches without understanding the true meaning of these acts. Through an audio clip from "El Profesor Súpero," the figure of Antonio Nariño, one of the independence leaders, is explored. His life is detailed, from his participation in the Commoners' Rebellion to his intellectual activism with the translation of "The Rights of Man." The audio reveals the complexity of the character, his multiple captures and escapes, and his role as a politician and journalist, moving away from the simplistic "perfect hero" view that is often taught. The program criticizes the "masculine" nature of independence history. The figure of Manuela Sáenz, known as "the liberator of the liberator," is highlighted, whose role is often reduced to that of "Simón Bolívar's lover." It is argued that this invisibility of women in history demonstrates the ignorance and discrimination that still persist, and the program advocates for recognizing these figures as inspiring role models. Music is used to question Colombian pride and the meaning of identity. The song "Colombia Conexión" by Aterciopelados, which explores what it means to be Colombian and the elements that constitute it, is mentioned. Additionally, "Miss Colombia" by Sistema Solar is highlighted, a song that addresses the duality of wanting to leave the country and the pride of being Colombian, urging listeners to reflect on the reasons for leaving or staying, and to celebrate Colombia for what it is, not just for imposed festivities.