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This conference will reflect on the protests of 1968 and their historical and intellectual ramifications by taking a fresh look at the legacies of that tumultuous year. The cultural icon “1968” has transformed into many distinct areas which far exceed the intentions and experiences of those who participated in the actual events. At its fiftieth anniversary, we will mark the transition of ’68 from memory to history by fostering a conversation that would provide a novel perspective towards this century-defining year. This conference brings together scholars focusing on the cultural and intellectual history of protest in France, Germany, and the Global Sixties. Speakers will reflect on the new directions of historical thinking about 1968 and will explore the legacies of this pivotal intellectual moment for political thought and social movement studies.
Conference attendees are invited to view the art exhibit Occupying Paris: 1968 and the Spaces of Protest at the Jacek E. Giedrojć Gallery at CES.
Contact:
Mina Mitreva
mina_mitreva@g.harvard.edu
About
Conference Program
10:00 am – Welcome remarks
10:15 am – 11.45 am PANEL 1: The Global Sixties
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch break
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PANEL 2: Political Legacies of 1968
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Coffee break
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm PANEL 3: Intellectual Legacies of 1968
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Coffee break
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Keynote Address
Sponsors
- Harvard Colloquium for Intellectual History
- Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University
- Department of Government, Harvard University
- Department of History, Harvard University
