Recent opinion polls show that the public has an increasingly favorable view of "socialism." Is "socialism" back, even if what exactly socialism is remains a matter of debate? This series will explore forms of "really existing socialism," grassroots socialist and communist movements, socialist-inspired economic development and state-building, and contemporary experiences and visions of a socialist future from a global perspective.
Pop-Up Course: Undergraduate, continuing education, and non-matriculated students interested in getting credit for participation can enroll in PS 1556 | CRN 324476 | 1 credit. If interested in enrolling after January 17, please contact course instructor and REEES Academic Advisor Trevor Erlacher at tfe3@pitt.edu to register by February 10.
February 12, 2020
Structurally Adjusting Socialism?
A Live Interview with with Joanna Bockman, George Mason University
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | 209 Barco Law, Alcoa Room
February 20, 2020
Objects and Values of Labor in Socialist Hungary?
A Live Interview with Martha Lampland, University of California-San Diego
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | 4130 Posvar Hall
February 27, 2020
Post-colonial Socialisms in Africa?
A Live Interview with Priya Lal, Boston College
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | 211 Lawrence Hall
March 5, 2020
"Underground Entrepreneurs in the Soviet Union?
A Live Interview with James Heinzen, Rowan University
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | 4130 Posvar Hall
March 26, 2020
China's New Red Guards?
A Live Interview with Jude Blanchette, Center for a New American Security
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
April 9, 2020
"Socialism for Realists"
A Live Interview with Sam Gindin, University of Toronto
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
April 16, 2020
Everyday Maoism in Revolutionary China?
A Live Interview with Aminda Smith, Michigan State University
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Co-sponsors:
- African Studies Program
- Asian Studies Center
- Center for Latin American Studies
- European Studies Center
- Global Studies Center
- University Center for International Studies
- Humanities Center
- World History Center
- Dietrich School of School of Arts and Sciences