Contradiction Studies

35 Jahre Friedliche Revolution – Quo Vadis DDR-Erinnerungskultur in Hamburg

Klaas Anders (RTG Contradiction Studies)

11/09/2024 6:30 pm –8:30 pm

Kulturhaus Süderelbe

With reference to the traveling exhibition Demokratie vor Ort – Persönliche Erinnerungen von Hamburger:innen aus der DDR, a discussion among experts will take place on the significance and development of the memory of the GDR and its effects on our society today.

More information about the event can be found here.

Organizor:
University of Hamburg, Working Field Public History
In Cooperation with the Landeszentrale für politische Bildung Hamburg and the Kulturhaus Süderelbe

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DFG Research Training Group 2686: Contradiction Studies –

Constellations, Heuristics, and Concepts of the Contradictory

DFG Research Training Group 2686: Contradiction Studies –

Constellations, Heuristics, and Concepts of the Contradictory

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