HIST 435 - 1968:Youth and Social Change in World

4 credit(s)
This colloquium explores the historical scholarship surrounding the tumultuous events of 1968 in global perspective. It explores the events of 1968 as transnational phenomena with a particular emphasis placed upon the significant role played by youth in the various movements and uprisings worldwide. It will consider the emergence of youth as a social, political, and cultural force within the larger ferment of the late-sixties and early-seventies. Importantly, this is a rigorous readings course akin to a graduate colloquium.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits).