Yugoslav Legacy: Discovering the Modern Republics

YUGOSLAV LEGACY: DISCOVERING THE MODERN REPUBLICS
19 MEMBERS MAXIMUM IN-PERSON
Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m.
September 22-December 1 (10 sessions; no class
October 13)
Course Leader: Lisa Darling; Fee: $70
Let’s explore the history of the former Yugoslavia,
from its Soviet-era roots to the rise of six independent
states—Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia,
Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. What are the political,
social, and cultural forces that have shaped this complex
region and continue to influence its legacy today?

Possible topics: Origins of the former Yugoslavia; causes
and consequences of Yugoslav wars; Tito; ethnic conflicts;
geographic wonders; UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Slavic
culture and cuisine; etc.