The homogenization of the Dirac-like system is studied. It generates memory
effects. The memory (or nonlocal) kernel is described by the Volterra inte
gral equation. When the coefficient is independent of time, the memory kern
el can be characterized explicitly in terms of Young's measure. The homogen
ized equation can be reformulated in the kinetic form by introducing the ki
netic variable. We also characterize the memory kernel when the coefficient
is of separable variable.