Yilun Shao

BA, MA

School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities

PhD Student (History)

Profile

Thesis title: A Study of Changing Representations of the Dunkirk Evacuation and the Normandy Landings in the British Press, 1940-1990.

Supervisors:

Period:

Post-1800

Thesis abstract:

My project mainly focuses on the historical shape process of national identity in the twentieth century. It will deeply explore how British Newspapers shaped and enhanced the national identity of the British community by propagandizing two war events and their commemorations: Dunkirk Evacuation and the Normandy Landings.

Qualifications
  • PhD History, University of ºù«Ӱҵ, 2020 - present
  • MA Global Journalism, University of ºù«Ӱҵ, 2019.
  • BA Global Journalism, Jinan University, 2018.
Grants
  • Second-class award in University Scholarship, 2015.
  • Third-class award in University Scholarship, 2017
Teaching interests

History of The Second World War