The nonviolent Solidarity movement was the driving force of Poland’s break from Communism and inspired its collapse across Eastern Europe. Founded in 1980 by a charismatic shipyard electrician, Lech Walesa, Solidarity shook and delegitimized the communist regime by exposing its ideological but false claims of being a free workers’ state. In this course, we look at how this popular movement created an independent political space where alternative institutions, activities, and discourses could develop and flourish. We also review its impact on the trajectory of modern Europe. This course uses the Hybrid format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Hybrid course: combination of in-person and live-online.
Open to the public. Plus members pay no fee for this course. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after No drop request allowed after enrollment
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Nov 18, 2024
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
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