Killing Dissent: The Aftermath (Best of OLLI)
The question of historical memory lies at the heart of this course. How do societies respond after authoritarian regimes that suppressed dissent by any means necessary? How are such eras “remembered” in textbooks, films, and literature—and by the children of those who witnessed the “disappeared”? These questions guide our exploration of the aftermath of four regimes: the rule of Francisco Franco in Spain (1939–1975), the military dictatorships in Chile (1973–1989) and Argentina (1976–1983), and Mexico’s so-called “perfect dictatorship” (1940–2000). While political and economic factors will be considered, the course places particular emphasis on how literature, film, and popular culture shape collective memory.
Faculty Q&A
Alex Saragoza is professor emeritus of history in the comparative ethnic studies program at UC Berkeley. He has taught courses on Mexico, Cuba, the Latino electorate and the 2016 and 2020 elections.
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Member Praise for Alex Saragoza
Excellent overview. Timely information. Appreciated personal insights & anecdotes woven into the lectures.
Everything worked well. Alex is an engaging and knowledgeable lecture and his slides were very informative. He is also a really nice human being.
The information was fascinating and the visuals clarified and added much to each lecture.