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Next Workshop, Weds Nov 19

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Arzuaga

Please join us for two special events, a lecture on Nov 18 and workshop on Nov 19, with Prof. Nancy Fraser.The workshop paper can be downloaded here. See poster below for further details:

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Please join us Thursday, Oct 23 at 6pm at Wilder House (5811 S. Kenwood Ave.) for the following paper and discussion at the Social Theory Workshop: ” ‘In the Spirit of Ernst Thälmann:’ Weimar Communism, the Nation, and the 1970s … Continue reading →

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Next Workshop, Feb 27

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Arzuaga

Please join us next Thursday (Feb 27) at 6pm for the following paper and discussion at the Social Theory Workshop: “Who Are Choice Feminists? Proposals for the Revival of Progressive Feminism” Ashleigh Campi PhD Candidate Department of Political Science University … Continue reading →

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Next workshop, Feb 13

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Arzuaga

Please join us this Thursday (Feb 13) at 6pm for the following paper and discussion at the Social Theory Workshop: The Failure of Left Internationalism Eli Thorkelson PhD Candidate Department of Anthropology University of Chicago

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Winter schedule 2014

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Arzuaga

Although we have one more presentation this quarter (Dec 5, see last post for details), we are excited to now post the winter quarter schedule for the Social Theory Workshop! All papers will be distributed in advance of the workshops … Continue reading →

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Next Workshop, Nov. 14

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Arzuaga

Please join us for the next Social Theory Workshop, Thursday Nov. 14 at 6pm in Wilder House (5811 S Kenwood Ave).: “The Fragmentation of Leftist Politics in Pakistan: The Last Vestiges of the Legacy of the Old Left, 1948-1952” Atiya … Continue reading →

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Next Workshop Jan 31 David Spreen

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Arzuaga

“The Class Enemy Across the River Jordan: Anti-Fascism, Anti-Capitalism and Place in the West German New Left 1965-1970″ David Spreen, PhD Candidate, The University of Michigan All papers will be distributed in advance of the workshops via the Social Theory … Continue reading →

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January 9, 2012 Reha Kadakal

Posted on January 3, 2012 by sakent

The first meeting of the Social Theory Workshop for winter quarter will take place Monday, January 9 at 8pm in Wilder House (5811 S. Kenwood Ave). We will be discussing a paper by Reha Kadakal, Social Sciences Collegiate Division, entitled, … Continue reading →

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