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Seminar Description
The unusually tumultuous year of 1968 continues to be remembered for its political revolutions, social upheavals, and artistic innovations. This seminar will take a global approach in exploring that historical year through a consideration of such events as the Tet Offensive, May ‘68 in Paris, the Prague Spring, the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy, the Black Power movement, student rebellions from Germany to Mexico City, and the Democratic Convention in Chicago.
Eight sessions. Registration – $280
Frank Biletz received his PhD in history from the University of Chicago, with a primary specialization in modern British and Irish history. He is currently an adjunct instructor in history at Loyola University Chicago. He has been teaching seminars at the Newberry since 1994.
Materials List
Required:
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A selection of shorter materials distributed by the instructor.
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1968: The Year that Rocked the World by Mark Kurlansky. Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2004. ISBN: 978-0345455826
First Reading:
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For the first session, please read Chapter 1-2 of Mark Kurlansky’s 1968: The Year that Rocked the World.
Registration Information
Registration opens at 9 am (CST) on Wednesday, January 13th. Newberry Associates members at the Literati level and above will have access to early registration beginning January 7 at 10am. Learn more about membership benefits and becoming a Newberry Associate.
Please note: For more information about registration, including a guide to online registration, see our Registration Information page. Questions? Please contact seminars program staff via email at seminars@newberry.org.
We offer a 10% discount to members, seniors, and students.
This seminar has reached capacity. Please email seminars@newberry.org to be added to the wait list.
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